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James Henry THOMPSON

Regimental number2509
Place of birthVIC
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
AddressMatong PO, Matong, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinFather, J Thompson, Matong, New South Wales
Enlistment date3 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name17th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/34/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on 5 October 1915
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal RollAustralian Army Veterinary Hospital
FateReturned to Australia 7 February 1919
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Photo: Kent Fedorowich
Other details

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Date of death18 July 1971
Age at death79
Place of burialNarrandera Cemetery, New South Wales

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