| Date of birth | |
| Religion | Congregational |
| Occupation | Carrier |
| Address | 168 Buckhurst Street, South Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 37 |
| Next of kin | Father, H T Thornton, 168 Buckhurst Street, South Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Lieutenant |
| Unit name | 4th Light Horse Regiment, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/9/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A56 Palermo on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Light Horse Regiment |
| Promotions |
Lieutenant Unit: 1st Division Cyclist Company Promotion date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |