Ernest Arthur THOMAS

Regimental number14321
Place of birthHorsham, Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationElectrician
Address'Edgecombe', Cromwell Street, Caulfield, Victoria
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation31
Next of kinWife, Mrs Mary Thomas, Deniliquin, New South Wales
Enlistment date14 April 1916
Place of enlistmentMelbourne, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentStaff Sergeant
Unit name1st Australian Wireless Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number22/16/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board RMS Morea on 30 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollStaff Sergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Australian Wireless Signal Squadron
FateReturned to Australia 10 January 1919
Date of death8 December 1938
Place of burialSt Kilda Cemetery