History while in the forces
03 Jul 1917: Mr Gait informs us that before going into the Wireless School he has to undergo about six weeks training as an Ordinary Seaman11 Aug 1917: Mr Gait entered the Wireless School on July 30 and is progressing favourably
31 Oct 1917: Mr Gait has passed his wireless examination obtaining 315 out of a possible 329 and has now been appointed to HMS Imelda, Pembroke Dock
06 Feb 1919: Mr Gait has now obtained his discharge and has returned to this branch
- Surname
- Gait
- Forename
- William Thomas
- Service number
- 134229
- Rating or rank
- Ordinary Seaman
- Regiment or Other Unit
- Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Wireless Telegraph Section
- Branch
- Abertillery
- Date of Birth
- 08 Mar 1899
- Date of birth
- 1899
- Date of Entering Bank's Service
- 08 Dec 1915
- Date of Joining HM Forces
- 25 Jun 1917
