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Thomas Alfred HUMBLE

Regimental number1141
Date of birth25 August 1896
Place of birthPayneham, South Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationChemist
AddressPayneham Road, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19.2
Height5' 9.5"
Weight196 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs H Humble, Payneham Road, South Australia
Previous military serviceServed for 3 years in the Cadets; 1 year in the Militia; still serving at time of AIF enlistment.
Enlistment date25 September 1914
Place of enlistmentMorphettville, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit nameStationary Hospital 1
AWM Embarkation Roll number26/70/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on 5 December 1914
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal RollNo 8 Squadron, Australian Flying Corps
FateReturned to Australia 20 November 1918
Discharge date6 March 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Suevic', 20 November 1918; appointment terminated (discharged), 6 March 1919.

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II as 26088, RAAF (Administrative and Special Duties). Enlisted as Flying Officer, 5 February 1940; position as Squadron Leader terminated at own request, 26 April 1944.

Date of death5 February 1986
Age at death91
SourcesNAA: B2455, HUMBLE Thomas Alfred

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