Basic Details Surname Stone Forenames Thomas John Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Notes THE MINSTER PARISH MAGAZINE RECORDS THAT THOMAS WAS KILLED BY MACHINE GUN FIRE WHILST LAYING TELEPHONE WIRES Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Army (British) Sub-unit (Primary - Stated) 111th SIEGE BATTERY Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) GUNNER Our References Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Gunner Death and Burial details Country of death Belgium Town of death Boezinge Country of burial Belgium Town of burial Ypres, West Vlaanderen Cemetery Interred In Artillery Wood Cemetery Year of death 1917 Month of death August Day of death 16 Age at death 26 Manner of death as stated Not Stated on Memorial Personal Details Birthplace Witchampton, 1891 Address FONTMELL MAGNA, SHAFTESBURY, DORSET Occupation Shop Assistant Relationships SON OF JOHN AND ELIZA E STONE AND THE HUSBAND OF MARTHA A C STONE