| Regimental number | 3637 |
| Place of birth | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farm labourer |
| Address | Bute, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 34.11 |
| Height | 5' 1.75" |
| Weight | 109 lbs |
| Next of kin | Sister, Miss G E Thompson, c/o K D Bowman, Potalack Station, Lake Alexandrina, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 9 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/17/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A48 Seang Bee on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Wounded in action, Belgium, 20 September 1917 (gun shot wounds, face both hands, thigh: severe). Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Borda', 5 April 1918; discharged (medically unfit not due to misconduct: gun shot wound, right hand), Adelaide, 28 June 1918. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | AIF Cemetery, West Terrace Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, THOMPSON George Leslie Bruce |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
