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Norman THORNE

Regimental number218
Place of birthBrisbane, Queensland
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationGroom
AddressMulgowie, via Laidley, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20.9
Height5' 8"
Weight134 lbs
Next of kinFather, James Thorne, Mulgowie, via Laidley, Queensland
Previous military serviceServed in C Squadron, 2nd Australian Light Horse Regiment, Citizen Military Forces.
Enlistment date22 August 1914
Place of enlistmentGatton, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name2nd Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/7/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board Transport A15 Star of England on 24 September 1914
Rank from Nominal RollWarrant Officer (Class II)
Unit from Nominal RollImperial Camel Corps Transport
FateDischarged 7 March 1918
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Palestine

Discharged from the AIF on taking a Commission in the Egyptian Camel Corps.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsAddress incorrectly entered on Embarkation Roll as Mulgorvie, Queensland..
SourcesNAA: B2455, THORNE Norman

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