Regimental number | 8169A |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Draper |
Address | Hobart, Tasmania |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 19 |
Next of kin | Father, J M Thompson, 14 Melbourne Street, Hobart, Tasmania |
Previous military service | 23rd Australian Army Medical Corps |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 1 Australian General Hospital 1-6 Special Reinforcements |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Field Ambulance |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'On 5th October, 1918, in the operations at the HINDENBURG Line, north of ST. QUENTIN the enemy heavily shelled some artillery transport, overturning a wagon. At once this man dashed to the spot regardless of heavy shelling, cleared two wounded from the wreckage and carried them to the Regimental Aid Post. Owing to the extent of the shelling which was continuous and extensive in area, his behaviour showed the greatest gallantry and devotion to duty. He was accompanied by No. 2807 Private (Lance Corporal) Basil Cecil BARWICK, MM, 5th Australian Field Ambulance.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
Family/military connections | Brother: 2915 Pte James Bruce THOMSPN, 49th Bn, killed in action, 7 June 1917. |
Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |