| Regimental number | 2494 |
| Place of birth | Tumbarumba New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Capabella, Holbrook, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, Albert Thornely, Capabella, Holbrook, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 45th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/62/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 45th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the advance West of BELLENGLISE on 18th September, 1918. This Driver volunteered the Battalion Mule Train. In spite of a heavy enemy barrage which fell in the area trough which they had to pass and also a dense fog which made maintenance of direction extremely hard, the mules arrived in good time. Two of the mules became casualties and their load had to be dumped. After delivering his load this man returned through the barrage and assisted to bring the remainder to the appointed destination. it was due to his brave conduct and perseverance that supplies were brought forward when most required.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 2495 Driver James William THORNELY, 45th Bn, returned to Australia, 2 June 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
