Hello John
There are a couple of items on Ancestry relating to Thomas James Whiteley, 31365.
There is an entry for Soldiers Effects, naming siblings.
There is an entry for Pension Ledger & Index Card - names a wife - Edith McGreary.
In prison, absent from Army - for Gaming.
Thanks Anne for the info. I'm sure now it's the correct one.i document another friend has found lists his bothers and sisters but there is an edith mcgreary listed as possible wife by a friend so I need to investigate this.. don't think Thomas married though when I've charged my brain cells I shall have a look in the morning before going to work