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George THOMAS

Regimental number1501
Place of birthWallaroo, South Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationFireman
AddressAdelaide, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Height5' 6.75"
Weight138 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Annie Thomas, 143 Gilbert Street, Adelaide, South Australia
Enlistment date8 January 1917
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit nameRailway Unit, Section 4
AWM Embarkation Roll number15/9/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on 11 May 1917
Rank from Nominal RollGunner
Unit from Nominal Roll4th Broad Gauge Railway Operating Company
FateReturned to Australia 20 May 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 14183 Sapper James Douglas THOMAS, 2nd Divisional Signal Company, returned to Australia, 20 May 1919.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death25 August 1992
Age at death93

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