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M.S.M. London Gazette 3 June 1918 (the very first gazette for the Royal Air Force Meritorious Service Medal, containing 104 names).
George Thom enlisted in the Royal Flying Corps on 10 December 1915 and served with them during the Great War on the Western Front from 13 February 1916. He was appointed Air Mechanic First Class on 1 April 1916, and was promoted Corporal on 1 July 1916, Sergeant on 1 October 1916, and Flight Sergeant on 1 December 1917. He transferred to the Royal Air Force as a Founder Member on 1 April 1918, and for his services during the Great War with 27 Squadron was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal. He transferred to the Reserve on 9 April 1919 and was discharged on 30 April 1920. G. Thom home residence, Alloa.
