| Regimental number | 5773 |
| Place of birth | Elsternwick Victoria |
| Religion | Congregational |
| Occupation | Joiner |
| Address | 2 Regent Street, Elsternwick, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Sister, Miss J Thoms, 2 Regent Street, Elsternwick, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Battalion, 17th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: Bar to Military Medal 'During operations at ST. MARTIN'S WOOD near FOUCAUCOURT on the 23rd August, 1918, Private THOMS performed the duties of linesman. The line to front line Companies being continuously cut, this soldier did most valuable work under heavy enemy shelling in keeping the lines repaired. He was always at his post and though suffering with his eyes from the effect of mustard gas bombardment he refused to leave his post owing to the shortage of linesmen.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
