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John Oliver THOMPSON

Regimental number12412
Place of birthSouth Melbourne Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationJewellery salesman
AddressSt Kilda Street, Brighton, Victoria
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinWife, Mrs A Thompson, Mr E G Stubbs, Beaconsfield Parade, Albert Park, Victoria
Enlistment date9 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentLSGT
Unit nameField Ambulance 10
AWM Embarkation Roll number26/53/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A54 Runic on 20 June 1916
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll10th Field Ambulance
FateReturned to Australia 15 June 1919
Medals

Meritorious Service Medal

'For continuous exceptionally good work and devotion to duty. He has been with this Unit since March, 1916, and has shown marked capability and conscientiousness in all his duties. his military bearing, attention to detail and devotion to duty have been a splendid example to all ranks.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 173
Date: 7 November 1918

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Meritorious Service Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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