| Regimental number | 2495 |
| Place of birth | Tumbarumba New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Capabella, Holbrook, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, Albert Thornely, Capabella, Holbrook, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | 17 March 1916 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 45th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/62/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on 24 August 1916 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 45th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 2 June 1919 |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 2494 Driver Albert Ernest THORNELY, 45th Bn, returned to Australia, 2 June 1919. |