| Regimental number | 409 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Warners Bay, New South Wales |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Address | West Wallsend, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Height | 5' 9" |
| Weight | 136 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Ann Dial, Estelville, West Wallsend, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Served 1 year in the Senior Cadets; 4 years in the16th Infantry, Citizen Military Forces. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Newcastle, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 34th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/51/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 34th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal (Altered to Military Medal) Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Battle of YPRES (Phase 5) 12th October 1917. After all the Officers of his Company had been killed or wounded, he, with great dash and initiative led his Company forward to reinforce the night flank of the Battalion detailed to capture the second objective. This flank was having considerable difficulty owing to enfilade Machine Gun fire. When the new line had to be dug he reorganised his Company and set a fine example by his courage and resourcefulness.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Wounded in action, 12 October 1917 (gun shot wound, arm). Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Borda', 9 December 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Sydney, 26 March 1920. Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No N77024. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, DIAL Thomas William |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
