Regimental number | 5047 |
Place of birth | Creswick, Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Baker |
Address | Murtoa, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 26.7 |
Height | 5' 4.5" |
Weight | 126 lbs |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M Blight, Murtoa, Victoria |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Place of enlistment | Horsham, Victoria |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 6th Battalion, 16th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/23/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A23 Suffolk on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Warwickshire', 5 April 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 12 July 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Sources | NAA: B2455, BLIGHT Thomas |