| Regimental number | 1943 |
| Place of birth | Clare South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Stockman |
| Address | 10 Mill Street, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 39 |
| Next of kin | Father, Mathew Jno Thornton, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 2 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/17/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
