Regimental number | 5859 |
Place of birth | Hammond South Australia |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Farm labourer |
Address | Hammond, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21.2 |
Height | 5' 4" |
Weight | 133 lbs |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs A M Thomas, Hammond, South Australia |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Orroroo, South Australia |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 10th Battalion, 18th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A37 Barambah on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in South Australian Garden of Remembrance |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When in command of a post, he defeated a determined enemy attack. Later, when the officers and other N.C.O.'s became casualties, he took charge of the platoon, handling it with great skill and maintaining touch between the posts. He was the last to leave, carrying a wounded man.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Beltana', 2 June 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 29 August 1919. Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death |