Thomas Vivian Moon

Marine Thomas Vivian Moon – Royal Marines

Early Life

Thomas Vivian Moon was born in 1921, the son of William Moon and Blanche Horwood, who had married in 1902.

1921 Census

The 1921 Census records the Moon family living at 4 Ivy Hall, the home of Blanche’s widowed mother, Martha Horwood, aged 68. Thomas was then just three months old. His father, William, aged 49, was employed as a General Labourer with the Swansea Corporation Electric Works, while his mother, Blanche, aged 38, managed the household. The children recorded were Lelena (18), employed as a Bottler with W. Hancocks & Son Brewers; Beatrice (9); George (7); William (5); Evelyn (2); and baby Thomas.

1939 Register 

By the time of the 1939 Register, the Moon family was living at 9 Alun Road, Mayhill. Thomas, then aged 18, was employed as a Riveter.

Military Service

During the Second World War, Thomas enlisted in the Royal Marines, serving his country during the conflict.

Death

In October 1945, Thomas married Doris Jean Mason. Just two years later, he died on 10^th November 1947, at the young age of 26.

Burial

Thomas Vivian Moon
Danygraig Cemetery
credit - findagrave

Thomas was laid to rest at Danygraig Cemetery, Swansea, where his funeral marked the final military burial to take place at the cemetery. His grave remains a place of remembrance. (Credit: Find a Grave)

Legacy

Though his life was short, Marine Thomas Vivian Moon served with honour as a member of the Royal Marines during a time of great global conflict. His story reflects both the contribution of Swansea families to the war effort and the lasting cost of war carried by a generation. His service, marriage, and untimely passing are remembered through the records of his family and his resting place at Danygraig Cemetery — the final chapter in the cemetery’s long tradition of military burials.