T I HEALEY

Thomas Ivor Healey was born in April 1897 in Beaufort, Monmouthshire to Thomas and Sarah Healey. He had one brother, Ernest, and two sisters, Elizabeth & Annie.

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In 1901, Thomas is 4 years old and lives in Pontlottyn with his family. His father is a Coal Miner (Hewer).

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By 1911 Thomas is 14 years old and is now working in the pit with his father listed as a Collier.

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Thomas enlisted in Rhymney and resided in Troedrhiwfuwch at his time of enlistment. He served with 1st/5th Battalion; Welsh Regiment as private (3190) 241290. He was Killed in Action November 3rd, 1917 in Egypt. He is Remembered with Honour in Beersheba War Cemetery, Beersheba Southern district, Israel. Grave C. 18.