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Andrew John THOMPSON

Regimental number5672
Place of birthFinley, New South Wales
ReligionMethodist
OccupationFarmer
AddressBowen Vale, Culcairn, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Height5' 2"
Weight111 lbs
Next of kinFather, Richard Thompson, Walla Sub Division via Culcairn, New South Wales
Enlistment date29 March 1916
Place of enlistmentCootamundra, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name18th Battalion, 15th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/35/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on 9 September 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll18th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 19 June 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 5673 Pte Richard Arthur THOMPSON, 18th Bn, returned to Australia, 11 December 1918.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death30 October 1953
Place of burialThe Rock Cemetery, New South Wales
SourcesNAA: B2455, THOMPSON Andrew John

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