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Frank THORP

Regimental number2247
Place of birthNorth Elmsall, England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
AddressBathurst, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Height5' 3.5"
Weight145 lbs
Next of kinFather, James Thorp, South Elmsall, Pontefract, Yorkshire, England
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date31 March 1916
Place of enlistmentBathurst, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name45th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/62/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on 22 August 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll45th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 25 November 1917
Discharge date12 July 1918
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Karoola', 25 November 1917; disembarked Melbourne, 10 January 1918; discharged (wounded), Sydney, 12 July 1918.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

Death attributed to war service.
Date of death22 February 1931
SourcesNAA: B2455, THORP Frank

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