1914-15 Star (Capt. S. F. Thomas. Shrops. L.I.) good very fine £70-£90

D.S.O. London Gazette 1 January 1919.

Stanley Ford Thomas was commissioned Second Lieutenant in the Shropshire Light Infantry on 15 August 1914, and served with them during the Great War on the Western Front from 21 July 1915. Advanced Lieutenant-Colonel, for his services during the Great War he was Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazette 15 June 1916) and was awarded the Distinguished Service Order.