Regimental number | 4570 |
Place of birth | Melbourne Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Railway employee |
Address | 206 Bridge Street, Glebe, Sydney, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 27 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs. M.A. Thomas, 32 Maitland Street, Geelong West, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 3rd Battalion, 14th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/20/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board RMS Osterley on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Battalion |
Fate | Killed in Action |
Medals |
Military Medal 'In an operation against the enemy position near STRAZEELE on night of 20th June, 1918, Private THOMAS advanced with his platoon to the attack and on gaining the enemy trench he took up a position on the parapet and although subjected to heavy machine gun fire he continued sniping at the enemy, inflicting many casualties. Later when his officer and all his N.C.Os. had become casualties he took command of the remainder of his platoon which protected the right flank of the position during an enemy counter attack. He showed initiative and leadership of a high order.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |