| Regimental number | 4790 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Southport, Queensland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Samson Vale, NC Line, Strathpine, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 147 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Emily Thistlethwaite, Strathpine, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Previously rejected for AIF enlistment, 'on or about October, 1915'. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Enoggera, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 26th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/43/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board RMS Mooltan on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 42nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brothers: 995 Pte Albert Elihu THISTLETHWAITE, 42nd Bn, killed in action, 13 October 1917; 5484 Pte Richard Dickson THISTLETHWAITE, 9th Bn, returned to Australia, 20 May 1919; 1987 Pte William Arthur THISTLETHWAITE, 42nd Bn, returned to Australia, 26 September 1917. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Admitted to Government Hospital, Suez, 17 May 1916 (jaundice); transferred to No 3 Australian General Hospital, Abbassia, 15 June 1916; to Ras el Tin Convalescent Depot; to 2nd Division Base Details, 13 July 1916; marched out to 26th Bn, 15 July 1916. Transferred to 49th Bn, 18 July 1916. Embarked Alexandria to join the British Expeditionary Force, 6 August 1916; taken on strength, 42nd Bn, England, 23 September 1916. Proceeded overseas to France, 25 November 1916. Admitted to 10th Australian Field Ambulance, 12 January 1917 (mumps); appointed Lance Corporal, 13 January 1917; transferred to 7th General Hospital, St Omer, 21 January 1917; discharged to Base Depot, 9 February 1917; rejoined Bn, in the field, 16 February 1917. Detached to 3rd Division School, 25 March 1917; marched out to rejoin Bn, 8 April 1917. Admitted to 9th Australian Field Ambulance, 14 April 1917 (conjunctivitis); transferred to Divisional Rest Station, 27 April 1917; rejoined Bn, in the field, 29 April 1917. Admitted to 10th Australian Field Ambulance, 27 May 1917 (bronchitis); transferred to 2nd Australian Casualty Clearing Station, 29 May 1917; to Ambulance Train, and admitted No 2 Australian General Hospital, Wimereux, 30 May 1917; to No 1 Convalescent Depot, 2 July 1917; to 1st Australian Division Base Depot, Rouelles, 6 July 1917. Admitted to 39th General Hospital, Havre, 22 July 1917; discharged to Base Depot, Rouelles, 10 November 1917; total period of treatment for venereal disease: 102 days. Wounded in action, 30 March 1918 (shell wound, right hand); admitted to 11th Australian Field Ambulance; transferred to 2nd Canadian Stationary Hospital, 2 April 1918; to 26th General Hospital, Etaples, 5 April 1918; to 6th Convalescent Depot, 8 April 1918; to 10th Convalescent Depot, Ecaust, 14 April 1918; discharged to Base Depot, Rouelles; rejoined Bn, in the field, 4 July 1918. On leave to England, 9 August 1918; admitted to 1st Australian Dermatological Hospital, Bulford, while in leave, 23 August 1918; discharged from hospital, 11 June 1919; total period of treatment for venereal disease: 293 days. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ypiringa', 15 November 1919; disembarked Sydney, 9 January 1920; discharged, Brisbane, 19 March 1920. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 70 |
| Place of burial | Samford Cemetery, Brisbane, Queensland |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
