| Regimental number | 2480 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Ropemaker |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Catherine Bowman, 9 Walter Street, West Brunswick, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 21st Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board RMS Moldavia on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 2580 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 21st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Given name William Thomas |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Near VILLERS BRETONNEUX on morning of 4th July, 1918 this man displayed great courage in the handling of his Lewis Machine Gun. At one time when the line was temporarily held up by a Machine Gun post garrisoned by 9 of the enemy, he rushed forward alone firing his gun from the hip, with the result that he wounded 7 of the enemy and captured the post.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No 23 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
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Campbell, ACT 2600
