| Regimental number | 7257 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | North Sydney, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | 59 Birrell Street, Waverley, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary J Thompson, 59 Birrell Street, Waverley, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Served in the Militia. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 5, Brigade HQ |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/33/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A34 Persic on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: ART Div 2 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: ART Div 2 Promotion date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has rendered very valuable services as Brigade linesman, and has at all times set a splendid example.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 116 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: disembarked Suez, 21 December 1915, and proceeded to join the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force (Gallipoli). Proceeded from Alexandria to join the British Expeditionary Force, 19 March 1916; disembarked Marseilles, 25 March 1916. Joined Royal Artillery Cadet School, St John's Wood, England, 10 November 1916. Promoted 2nd Lt and posted to Field Artillery Reinforcements, 8 March 1917. Proceeded overseas to France, 12 April 1917; taken on strength, 5th Field Artillery Brigade, 7 May 1917, and posted to 14th Battery. Promoted Lt, 1 August 1917. Wounded in action, 16 October 1917 (gas, mustard); admitted to hospital, Wimereux, 17 October 1917; transferred to England, 5 November 1917, and admitted to 3rd London General Hospital, Wandsworth; discharged to No. 1 Command Depot, Sutton Veny, 31 December 1917. Proceeded overseas to France, 31 March 1918; rejoined 5th Field Artillery Brigade, 25 April 1918. Wounded in action, 1 June 1918 (gas shell, mustard); transferred to England, 22 June 1918; admitted to 3rd London General Hospital, 23 June 1918. Proceeded overseasto France, disembarked from England, 20 September 1918. Marched out to England for return to Australia, 30 March 1919; commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Nestor' from Liverpool, 20 May 1919; disembarked Sydney, 4 July 1919; discharged, 27 August 1919. Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal ~ |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
