| Regimental number | 3649 |
| Place of birth | Geelong Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | James Street, West Geelong, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Millie Thorley, James Street, West Geelong, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 22nd Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/39/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A19 Afric on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 58th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Family/military connections | Brothers: 1598 Pte Reginald James THORLEY, 8th Bn, returned to Australia, 12 December 1915; 2041 Corporal William Edward THORLEY, 6th Bn, effective abroad (still overseas). |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |