| Regimental number | 4553 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 17 Magic Street, Mosman, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs I Thornton, 17 Magic Street, Mosman, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 17th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/34/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 17th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 2820 Pte George THORNTON, 3rd Bn, returned to Australia, 15 September 1918. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |