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Clarence THOMPSON

Regimental number500
Place of birthLaunceston Tasmania
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationStoreman
AddressLinda PO, Linda, Tasmania
Marital statusWidower
Age at embarkation29
Next of kinMother, Mrs E Thompson, 4 Victoria Street, Launceston, Tasmania
Enlistment date22 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name12th Battalion, D Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/29/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board Transport A2 Geelong on 20 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll12th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Supplement, No. 29354 (5 November 1915); 'Commonwealth Gazette', No. 1

FateReturned to Australia 4 November 1915
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death14 November 1960
Place of burialCarr Villa Cemetery

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