| Regimental number | 7577 |
| Place of birth | Launceston, Tasmania |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Gladstone, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Height | 5' 9.25" |
| Weight | 139 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, J Groves, Gladstone, Tasmania |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Claremont, Tasmania |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 12th Battalion, 25th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 40th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Sardinia', 19 October 1918; discharged (medically unfit: gun shot wound, left leg), 26 April 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, GROVES Thomas |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
