John William THURSTON

Regimental number9085
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressBemboke, via Nimmitabel, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinMother, Mrs R Thurston, Bemboke, via Nimmitabel, New South Wales
Enlistment date5 September 1915
Rank on enlistmentGunner
Unit name2nd Divisional Ammunition Column
AWM Embarkation Roll number25/90/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A39 Port Macquarie on 16 November 1915
Regimental number from Nominal Roll19653
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll8th Field Artillery Brigade
FateReturned to Australia 11 May 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal