The AIF Project

Robert William Bain THOMSON

Regimental number2951
Place of birthAberdeen Scotland
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationLabourer
Address'Riondale', British Columbia, Canada
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Next of kinUncle, Alexander Thompson, 'Riondale', British Columbia, Canada
Enlistment date20 April 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name5th Field Ambulance, C Section
AWM Embarkation Roll number26/48/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A31 Ajana on 31 May 1915
From Embarkation Records it is not possible to distinguish exactly which ship members of this unit sailed on. Two ships left from Sydney: the 'Ajana' on 31 May 1915 carrying three officers and 98 men and the 'Ceramic' on 25 June 1915 carrying three officers and 129 men.
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Field Ambulance
FateReturned to Australia 3 March 1919
Medals

Military Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 103
Date: 29 June 1917

Print format    


© The AIF Project 2024, UNSW Canberra. Not to be reproduced without permission.