| Regimental number | 26283 |
| Place of birth | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 67 Warry Street, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 38 |
| Height | 5' 9.5" |
| Weight | 167 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs A K Thompson, Potts Street, East Brisbane, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 3, Reinforcement 19 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/31/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A47 Mashobra on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked Sydney, 14 September 1916; disembarked Plymouth, England, 2 November 1916. Proceeded overseas to France, 5 April 1917; taken on strength, 6th Field Artillery Brigade, 12 April 1917. Admitted to 11th Australian Field Ambulance, 1 March 1918 (defective vision); discharged to duty, and rejoined unit, 2 March 1918. On leave to United Kingdom, 21 July 1918; rejoined unit from leave, 6 August 1918. Admitted to 6th Australian Field Ambulance, 26 January 1919 (eye examination); rejoined unit, 30 January 1919. Embarked for England for early repatriation, 14 February 1919. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Denison', 25 March 1919; arrived, 19 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Brisbane, 26 June 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, THOMPSON William Henry |
Postal Address:
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
