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William Henry THOMAS

Regimental number9704
ReligionMethodist
OccupationPlumber
AddressHobart, Tasmania
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation33
Next of kinWife, Mrs May Frances Thomas, Anglesea Barracks, Hobart, Tasmania
Previous military serviceRA Engineers
Enlistment date12 April 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll12 April 1916
Rank on enlistmentCSM (WO Class II)
Unit name11th Field Company Engineers, Headquarters
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/30/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Outer Harbour, South Australia, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on 31 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll11th Field Company Engineers
FateReturned to Australia 3 September 1919
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He remained at his post for nine days in a heavily bombarded and gassed area receiving and despatching stores. He was in charge of Divisional Engineer Dumps, and it was due to his untiring efforts and total disregard of danger that there was no hindrance to the delivery of supplies.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219
Date: 20 December 1917

Other detailsMedals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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