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John THORNBER

Regimental number3150
Place of birthWanganella, New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationBoundary rider
AddressWanganella PO, Wanganella, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Next of kinMother, Mrs Catherine Thornber, Wanganella PO, Wanganella, Deniliquin, New South Wales
Enlistment date24 October 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name37th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/54/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on 19 February 1917
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll38th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 4 July 1919
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Photo: Kent Fedorowich
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death18 January 1959
Age at death67
Place of burialDeniliquin Cemetery, New South Wales

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