| Regimental number | 69 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Locksley Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Euroa, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Frederick Thewlis, Euroa, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
| Unit name | 13th Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/18/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A34 Persic on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 22nd Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: 22nd Battalion Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: 22nd Battalion Promotion date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and initiative in an attack. Seeing a smnall isolated post maintaining the fight in close proximity to the enemy, he rushed across the open to it under intense machine gun fire. He rallied the men, whose officer had been killed, and consolidated and held this important position until supports arrived. He displayed great coolness and determination.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brothers: 2407 Pte Archie THEWLIS, 38th Bn, returned to Australia, 16 December 1917; 1305 Pte Charlie THEWLIS, 14th Bn, killed in action, 2 May 1915. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
