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Alfred Patrick THORNTON

Regimental number3425
Place of birthNimitabel New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationBlacksmith
AddressNimmitabel, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation28
Next of kinFather, Morgan Thornton, Nimmitabel, New South Wales
Enlistment date23 October 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name1st Pioneer Battalion, 8th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/13/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on 25 November 1916
Rank from Nominal RollSapper
Unit from Nominal Roll10th Field Company Engineers
FateReturned to Australia 24 August 1918
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

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