John THOMPSON

Regimental number3699
Place of birthLongton Tasmania
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressMrs Grace Rowell, sister, 10 Patrick Street, Launceston, Tasmania
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation43
Next of kinSister, Mrs J Eastoe, Evandale, Tasmania
Enlistment date28 September 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name26th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/43/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on 3 January 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll52nd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 27 August 1917
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal