| Regimental number | 3917 |
| Place of birth | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Other Names | Thompson, Ruben Roseneus |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Maud Street, Morningside, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 112 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Charles Roseneus Thompson, Maud Street, Morningside, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Previous military service | T.A. S.A. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 26th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/43/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Australian Cyclists Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 23 |
| Place of burial | Toowong Cemetery (Portion 18 Church of England, Plot 85, Grave No. 707), Toowong, Queensland |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 185 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Charles and Annie THOMPSON |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Karoola', 5 April 1916; disembarked Sydney, 2 August 1916; discharged (medically unfit), Brisbane, 23 August 1916. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 24 |
| Place of burial | Toowong Cemetery, Queensland |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, THOMPSON Reuben Roseneus |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
