| Regimental number | 6160 |
| Place of birth | Cottesloe Western Australia |
| Religion | Congregational |
| Occupation | Barman |
| Address | Bunbury, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, William James Kiffin Thomas, Victoria Street, Bunbury, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 28th Battalion, 17th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/45/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 28th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty. At the attack on WESTHOEK RIDGE on 20th September 1917, he was acting as a runner for his Company Commander, and when his officer was wounded during the advance, he carried him on his back to the Dressing Station. He returned to the line and worked as a stretcher bearer, doing most valuable work and setting a fine example to all by his cheery manner.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
