Notes
The memorial appears incorrect in giving his first initial as J: it also has his service and regiment incorrect as he was both promoted and switch to the RFC. The following information was supplied by the school in 2024: 'Born in Birmingham [in 1896]. At LHS 1908. 1901 living at 4 Glan Arrow, Victoria Road with uncles and aunt - Timber merchants in Station Road (8 The Terrace). 1911 appears to be living back in Birmingham with grandparents and is still at school. Noted in LHS Roll of Honour July 1915. Lance Corporal Tom Hatton noted in Kington Times as nephew of Henry and George Hatton (H. address is The Square). Corporal, 2nd Lieutenant KSLI, Lieutenant RAF 25/4/17. Served in France from 2/5/15. 15 Star. In 1923, Thomas gave address as Terrace House, Kington in applying for medals.'