| Regimental number | 461 |
| Place of birth | South Melbourne Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | York Street, South Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, Wm Thornton, c/o Mrs J Thornton, Swanston Street, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | 30 September 1914 |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/13/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A16 Star of Victoria on 25 February 1915 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia 29 August 1915 |