| Regimental number | 5673 |
| Place of birth | Numurkah Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Waaia, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Next of kin | Father, Thomas Thornton, Waaia, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 24th Battalion, 15th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/41/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 24th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 80 |
| Place of burial | Ashes interred in Shepparton Cemetery, Victoria. |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
