| Regimental number | 1868 |
| Place of birth | London, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25.9 |
| Height | 5' 6" |
| Weight | 136 lbs |
| Next of kin | Sister, Mrs A Underhay, 1 Wiltshire Road, Brixton, London, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 6th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/23/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Supplement No. 29455 (28 January 1916); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 44 (6 April 1916). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On the night of 19th September 1917, L/Cpl. THORNING idd very valuable work in assisting to lay the forming up tapes in front of GLENCORSE WOOD east of YPRES. During the attack on the 20th he had an observation post in a very exposed position, and although wounded in the head by a piece of shell he remained at his post, and sent back some very valuable information about our own forward troops and movements of the enemy.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Wounded in action (remained at duty), 20 September 1917. Wounded in action, 1 September 1918 (gassed). Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Suffolk', 12 April 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Brisbane, 6 August 1919. Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, THORNING Thomas |