| Regimental number | 988 |
| Place of birth | Bundaberg Queensland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Address | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, James Peter Thygesen, Invicta Plantation, Bundaberg, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 41st Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/58/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 41st Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31448 (11 July 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 124 (30 October 1919). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 987 Sergeant Peter Andrew THYGESEN, 41st Bn, killed in action, 1 August 1917. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
