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Henry Wallace THORN

Regimental number1957
Place of birthClermont, Queensland
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationStation overseer
AddressLongreach, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26.7
Height5' 8.5"
Weight161 lbs
Next of kinFather, George Henry Thorn, Lands Office, Goondiwindi, Queensland
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date13 November 1916
Place of enlistmentLongreach, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit nameJanuary 1917 Reinforcements Camel Corps
AWM Embarkation Roll number11/14/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board RMS Karmala on 3 February 1917
Regimental number from Nominal Roll1957A
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll11th Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 20 July 1919
Discharge date7 October 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother; 53106 Pte Maxwell Warren THORN, discharged in London, 24 October 1919.
Other details

War service: Egypt, Palestine

Commenced return to Australia from Kantara on board HT 'Madras', 20 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Brisbane, 7 October 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death30 September 1968
Place of burialMt Thompson Crematorium, Brisbane, Queensland
SourcesNAA: B2455, THORN Henry Wallace

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