| Regimental number | 4921 |
| Place of birth | Busselton Western Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Address | GPO, Perth, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs L M Thomas, 55 Short Street, East Perth, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, 15th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During operation on 3rd October, 1918, incidental to the capture of the BEAUREVOIR Line, north of ST. QUENTIN this N.C.O. was with a platoon detailed to closely follow up the advance and clear and repair the road through and beyond ESTREES. Heavy shelling was encountered and after his platoon Officer had been wounded, Sergeant THOMAS took charge, reconnoitred the road, allotted the requisite tasks to parties in sectors, and supervised them until completed. his coolness and apparent contempt of danger set a fine example to the men and inspired them to 'stick it' until a very arduous task had been completed, and the artillery were able to move forward.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 119 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
