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George Edward THORNTON

Regimental number2331
Place of birthInverell New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarm hand
AddressFrazers Hill, Brisbane, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinSister, Miss Jessie Rachael Thornton, Old Koreelah, New South Wales
Enlistment date4 December 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll3 November 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit nameFebruary 1917 Reinforcements, Imperial Camel Corps
AWM Embarkation Roll number11/14/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A42 Boorara on 10 May 1917
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 13 March 1919

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