| Regimental number | 3392 |
| Place of birth | Chislehurst England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Collector |
| Address | Fairfield, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Widower |
| Age at embarkation | 42 |
| Next of kin | Daughter, Miss Miriam Manning Thorpe, Verne Street, Fairfield, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 35th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/52/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A28 Miltiades on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On the morning of 16th September, 1918, near ROISEL these three men [THORPE, 14584 W. LECK and 639 J.A. CARR] displayed great gallantry and devotion to duty in the face of an intense concentrated shoot on the battery by the enemy. One gun was hit and the pit and camouflage set alight. The ammunition betan to explode but these men dashed down to the gun and extinguished the fire by tearing down the burning camouflage. By their prompt action and bravery a gun with its sight and ammunition was saved from damage.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
