| Regimental number | 3131 |
| Place of birth | Oldham, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Bookbinder |
| Address | Maffra, Canley Vale, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Height | 5' 5" |
| Weight | 118 lbs |
| Next of kin | Guardian, J Lee, Maffra, Clarendon Road, Canley Vale, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Served for 12 months in the Militia. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Holsworthy, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 18th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/35/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Taken on strength, 3rd Bn, Tel El Kebir, 14 February 1916. Embarked Alexandria to join the British Expeditionary Force, 22 March 1916; disembarked Marseilles, France, 28 March 1916. Wounded in action, 18 August 1916 (shell shock), and admitted to Anzac Rest Station; rejoined Bn, in the field, 22 August 1916. On leave to United Kingdom, 7 May 1917; rejoined Bn, in the field, 23 May 1917. Admitted to 1st Australian Division Rest Station, 14 January 1918 (pyrexia, unknown origin); discharged to duty, 23 January 1918; rejoined Bn, in the field, 24 April 1918. Admitted to 2nd Australian Field Ambulance, 14 May 1918 (left hernia), and transferred same day to 2nd Casualty Clearing Station; transferred to No 2 Canadian Stationary Hospital, 16 May 1918; to No 1 Convalescent Depot, 17 May 1918; to 74th General Hospital, 27 May 1918; to No 1 Convalescent Depot, Havre, 5 July 1918; discharged to Base Depot, 18 December 1918. Marched out to England for return to Australia, 3 April 1919. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Borda', 11 May 1919; disembarked Sydney, 28 June 1919; discharged, Sydney, 22 August 1919. MBV MBV |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, LOCKETT Thomas Wilfred |
Postal Address:
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
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Campbell, ACT 2600
