Thomas FRENCH

Regimental number2872
Place of birthKelvedon, England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationStation hand
AddressMinbarra Station, via Orroroo, South Australia
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation33.1
Height5' 4"
Weight130 lbs
Next of kinWife, Mrs Emily French, Minburra, via Orroroo, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date18 February 1916
Place of enlistmentOrroroo, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Light Horse Regiment, 20th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/8/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board RMS Malwa on 27 July 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 31 May 1919
Discharge date29 August 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Palestine

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Aeneas', 31 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 29 August 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death19 November 1962
Age at death80
Place of burialCheltenham Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia
SourcesNAA: B2455, FRENCH Thomas