| Regimental number | 996 |
| Place of birth | Cambridge, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Platelayer |
| Address | 17 Western Street, Petersham, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 35.9 |
| Height | 6' 1" |
| Weight | 173 lbs |
| Next of kin | son, Jack Thurgood, 509 Archway Road, Highgate, London N, England |
| Previous military service | Served in the Suffolk Militia; time expired. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Randwick, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st Battalion, H Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/18/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A19 Afric on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Regimental Quartermaster Sergaent |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 53rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Robert and Sandra Crofts |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia from Plymouth on board HT 'Benalla', 13 February 1917; discharged ('unsuitable': 'Services no longer required'), Sydney, 27 April 1917. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 82 |
| Place of burial | St Thomas Cemetery (Section D, Grave 1C), Enfield, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, THURGOOD Harry |
