| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | 'Buncairn', Hawthorn Road, Caulfield, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, H Slaney, 'Buncairn', Hawthorn Road, Caulfield, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Served in 20th Battery, Australian Field Artillery, 2nd Field Artillery Brigade Reinforcement 1 |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Lieutenant |
| Unit name | Divisional Ammunition Column 4, Reinforcement 4 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 25/111/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Division Artillery |
| Promotions |
Major Unit: 3rd Division Artillery Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 30706 (28 May 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 165 (24 October 1918). Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31089 (31 December 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 (23 May 1919). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Service Order Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: Mention in Despatches Source: 'Commonwealth of Australia Gazette' No 61 Date: Mention in Despatches Source: 'Commonwealth of Australia Gazette' No 165 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Promoted Lieutenant, 1 February 1915. Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HS 'Karoola', 20 January 1916, for 3 months change. Re-embarked Sydney, 29 July 1916, on board HT 'Orsova'; disembarked Devonport, England, 14 September 1916. Promoted Captain, 21 January 1917; Temporary Major, 1 October 1917; Major, 17 November 1917. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Nevasa', 5 March 1919; Appointment terminated (discharged), Melbourne, 17 June 1919. Medals: Distinguished Service Order, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No V84857. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 83 |
| Place of burial | Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, SLANEY Thomas Browne |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
