| Regimental number | 2881 |
| Place of birth | Broken Hill New South Wales |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Rivet beater |
| Address | 45 Palmer Street, Balmain, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, J H Thomas, 45 Palmer Street, Balmain, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 18th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/35/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Queensland Garden of Remembrance |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At BROODSEINDE RIDGE east of YPRES on 4th October, 1917, PTE. THOMAS set a splendid example of courage and initiative in being the first of his party to attack enemy pill-boxes. His dash prevented an enemy machine gun coming into action. His coolness under heavy enemy fire greatly inspired his comrades.'
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| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
