| Regimental number | 3726 |
| Place of birth | Redbank, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Address | 36 Chappell Street, Bendigo, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 31 |
| Height | 5' 4" |
| Weight | 114 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Mary Thornton, 36 Chappell Street, Bendigo, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Bendigo, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Unit name | No 4 Tunnelling Company - No 1 Military District |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 16/10/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A69 Warilda on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 3726 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sapper |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Tunnelling Company |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Runic', 4 May 1917; discharged (medically unfit), Melbourne, 21 August 1917. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Death attributed to war service. |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Bendigo Cemetery, Victoria |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, THORNTON Frederick Samuel |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
