Regimental number | 2760 |
Place of birth | Croydon, New South Wales |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Plasterer |
Address | Croydon Park, Croydon, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Height | 5' 2" |
Weight | 119 lbs |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Elizabeth B Thomson, Croydon Park, Croydon, New South Wales |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Liverpool, New South Wales |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 30th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/47/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Robert and Sandra Crofts |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion during operations EAST OF YPRES 4/6 October, 1917. When all the company stretcher bearers had become casualties he volunteered for stretcher bearing and although the enemy put up many barrages he succeeded in dressing wounds and carrying wounded often unaided to the Regimental Aid Post .'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Boonah', 20 April 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Sydney, 26 July 1919. Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 63 |
Place of burial | Cremated: St Thomas Cemetery (Wall 1 Niche 4), Enfield, New South Wales |
Sources | NAA: B2455, THOMSON Robert |