Regimental number | 1247 |
Place of birth | Aberdeen Scotland |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Moorland, Manning River, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Next of kin | Father, Alexander Thom, 65 Don Street, Old Aberdeen, Scotland |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 34th Battalion, D Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/51/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Company Sergeant Major |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 34th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'Sergeant THOM has consistently proved his ability to handled men, and in his 15 months service in France has repeatedly shown the greatest coolness and courage. He displayed great cheerfulness and resourcefulness in the battle of PASSCHENDAELE and set a fine example to his men under particularly trying circumstances.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |