Regimental number | 7823 |
Place of birth | Goulburn, New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | Gumble, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 30 |
Height | 5' 9.5" |
Weight | 140 lbs |
Next of kin | Father, F. Rice, Gumble, New South Wales |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Orange, New South Wales |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 4th Battalion, 26th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/21/5 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Division Train |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked Melbourne, 28 February 1918; disembarked Liverpool, 20 April 1918, and marched into 1st Training Bn, Sutton Veny, the same day. Proceeded overseas to France, 15 July 1918; marched into Australian Intermediate Base Depot, Le Havre, 18 July 1918. Proceeded to unit, 20 July 1918; taken on strength of 4th Bn, 23 July 1918. Wouned in action, 11 September 1918; admitted to No 1 Australian Field Ambulance, 11 September 1918, and transferred to No 53 Casualty Clearing Station the same day (gunshot wound right hand); to No 19 Ambulance Train, 15 September 1918; to No 2 General Hospital, Le Havre, 16 September 1918; to No 1 Australian Convalescent Depot, Le Havre, 20 September 1918; marched into Australian Intermediate Base Depot, Le Havre, 1 October 1918. Proceeded to unit, 5 October 1918; rejoined 4th Bn, 7 October 1918. Transferred to, and taken of strength of No 1 Company, 1st Australian Division Train, 23 January 1919, and appointed Driver the same day. Attached to 1st Australian Division Wing, 27 January 1919. Proceeded to England for return to Australia, 21 May 1919; marched into No 1 Group, Sutton Veny, 29 May 1919. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Suevic', 23 July 1919; disembarked Sydney, 10 September 1919; discharged Sydney(termination of period of enlistment), 4 October 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Sources | NAA: B2455, RICE Thomas |