Thomas a Benfold joined the Army 7 November 1939 and served with the Royal Berks Reg. before volunteering for the airborne forces.
He was successfully parachute jump trained at RAF Ringway on Course 5 ADV. This course ran between 3 and 7 February 1942. The course included 1 night time balloon jump and 2 from aircraft.
Thomas then became a member of T Coy, possibly in their Mortar Pln. However his service with The 1st Para Bn was relatively short as he was posted back to 17th ITC R. Berkshire Regiment 19 October 1942.
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