| Regimental number | 3958 |
| True Name | THISTLEWAITE, Herbert David |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Bedstead maker |
| Address | 113 Gloucester Street, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 28.6 |
| Height | 5' 7.75" |
| Weight | 128 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs F A Thistlewaite, 113 Gloucester Street, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 18th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/35/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A54 Runic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 18th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Peter Dennis |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Somali', 10 December 1918; disembarked, Sydney, 14 February 1919; discharged (medically unfit: gun shot wound), Sydney, 26 April 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 67 |
| Place of burial | Rookwood Necropolis, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, THISTLEWAITE Robert David |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
