| Regimental number | 3814 |
| Place of birth | Cygnet, Tasmania |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Orchardist |
| Address | Port Cygnet, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Height | 5' 4" |
| Weight | 119.5 lbs |
| Next of kin | Brother, James Thorp, Port Cygnet, Tasmania |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Hobart, Tasmania |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Light Horse Regiment, 35th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/8/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board RMS Ormonde on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Palestine Embarked Melbourne, 7 March 1918; disembarked Suez, 4 April 1918. Taken on strength, 3rd Light Horse Regiment, in the field, 23 June 1918. Admitted to 3rd Light horse Field Ambulance, 16 September 1918; transferred to Anzac Recovery Station, 17 September 1918; to 47th Stationary Hospital, 23 September 1918 (malaria); to 24th Stationary Hospital, Kantara, 24 September 1918; to 14th Australian General Hospital, Port Said, 26 September 1918; to Desert Mounted Corps Rest Camp, Port Said, 14 October 1918. Commenced return to Australia from Kantara on board HT 'Orari', 15 May 1919; disembarked Adelaide, 26 June 1919; discharged, Hobart, 26 September 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 44 |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, THORP Francis |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
