| Regimental number | 16 |
| Place of birth | Warrington, England |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Steward |
| Address | 2 East View, Morcombe Street, Maylands, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Height | 5' 6" |
| Weight | 122 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, A.W. Massey, Allen Street, Warrington, Lancashire, England |
| Previous military service | Royal Marine Light Infantry |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Morphettville, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Battalion, Headquarters |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board Transport A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 50th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For marked gallantry and good work. Near Jeancourt, north west of St. Quentin, on 13 September, 1918, during a strong hostile counter attack, he took a Lewis gun out of the trench and moved forward alone under heavy machine gun and shell fire to an exposed position in the open, from which he could enfilade the counter attacking enemy, on whom he inflicted heavy casualties. He was of tremendous assistance in repulsing the counter-attack. On the same day he undertook a patrol in face of heavy machine gun fire, and established touch with a flank position.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 20 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Embarked Alexandria to join the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force, 2 March 1915. Embarked Alexandria, 23 September 1915; taken on strength of 10th Bn, Gallipoli, 2 October 1915. Disembarked Alexandria, 29 December 1915. Found guilty, Tel el Kebir, 19 January 1916, of while on active service, overstaying leave from 2200 hours, 14 January 1916, until 2100 hours, 18 January 1916: award, deprived of 8 days' pay, and forfeits 5 days' pay by Royal Warrant. Admitted to No 1 Australian Dermatological Hospital, Abbassia, 15 February 1916 (venereal disease: syphilis); discharged, 28 February 1916; total period of treatment for venereal disease: 14 days. Rejoined 10th Bn from hospital, Serapeum, 23 March 1916. Taken on strength of 50th Bn, Serapeum, 2 April 1916. Promoted Corporal, 1 May 1916. Embarked Alexandria to join the British Expeditionary Force, 5 June 1916; disembarked Marseilles, France, 12 June 1916. Wounded in action, 25 June 1916, and admitted to No 3 Field Ambulance the same day (contusion, gunshot wound, right shoulder and left forearm); transferred to No 1 Casualty Clearing Station, 26 June 1916; to No 2 Canadian Stationary Hospital, Outrean, 28 June 1916 (gunshot wound, left shoulder and right forearm); to England, 30 June 1916; to County of London War Hospital, 2 September 1916; marched into No 1 Command Depot, Perham Downs, 21 September 1916 (Class B1A). Marched out to No 3 Command Depot, 13 October 1916. Marched into No 4 Command Depot, Wareham, 29 November 1916. Transferred to, and taken on strength of 70th Bn, 23 March 1917. On Command at School of Instruction for Lewis Gunners, Tidworth, 24 June 1917; rejoined 70th Bn, Windmill Hill, 30 June 1917. Marched out to Overseas Training Bde for duty as a instructor, 31 August 1917; marched into Overseas Training Bde, Perham Downs, 1 September 1917. Promoted Lance Sergeant, 6 September 1917. Transferred to 50th Bn, 19 September 1917. Proceeded overseas to France, 23 November 1917; marched into 4th Australian Divisional Base Depot, Le Havre, 24 November 1917. Proceeded to unit, 27 November 1917; taken on strength of 50th Bn, 29 November 1917. Promoted Sergeant, 13 September 1918. Commenced return to Australia from Taranto, Italy, on board HT 'Port Sydney', 13 September 1918; disembarked Melbourne, 2 December 1918; discharged Adelaide (termination of period of enlistment), 31 January 1919. Total war service: 4 years 166 days (of which 4 years 44 days were abroad). Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 35 |
| Place of burial | AIF Cemetery (Row 7 East, Grave No. 14), West Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, MASSEY Thomas |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
