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Cecil Edward THOMPSON

Regimental number304
Place of birthPetersham, New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationBaker
AddressWilloughby Road, North Sydney, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Height5' 6.5"
Weight145 lbs
Next of kinFather, Arthur Frederick Thompson, Willoughby Road, North Sydney, New South Wales
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date17 July 1915
Place of enlistmentBrisbane, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name31st Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/48/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 9 November 1915
Two ships sailed from Melbourne carrying men from the 31st Battalion Headquarters and Companies A, B, C, and D: HMAT A62,'Wandilla', on 9 November 1915, and HMAT A41, 'Bakara', on 5 November 1915.
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Field Bakery
FateReturned to Australia 19 April 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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