| Regimental number | 3480 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Fireman |
| Address | 196 Richardson Street, Middle Park, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M Thomas, 196 Richardson Street, Middle Park, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil (previously rejected for enlistment on account of varicose veins) |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For 36 hours during the operations near GLENCORSE WOOD east of YPRES on the 20th and 21st September 1917, Pte. THOMAS continually carried messages from his platoon strong post to Company Headquarters over a shell swept area. His personal bravery and devotion to duty were of the highest order and were largely responsible for the maintainance of communication with Battalion Headquarters.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Wounded in action, 10 August 1918 (gun shot wound, left leg; leg amputated). Commenced return to Australia on board HS 'Kanowna', 5 January 1919; discharged, Melbourne (no details recorded on file). Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Victoria |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, THOMAS Humphrey |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
