| Regimental number | 997 |
| Place of birth | Dublin, Ireland |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | GPO, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 34 |
| Height | 5' 10.25" |
| Weight | 168 lbs |
| Next of kin | Brother, J Turner, GPO, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Served for 6 years in 1st Battalion Irish Guards; purchased discharge. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Kensington, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| 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 | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Battalion |
| Fate | Discharged |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Embarked Sydney on HMAT 'Africa', 18 October 1914; embarked Alexandria on HMT 'Minnewaska' and proceed to join the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force, 5 April 1915. Wounded and admitted to 1st Casualty Clearing Station, Gallipoli, 6 August 1915 (shrapnel wound, left arm); transferred to No 16 Stationary Hospital, Mudros, 9 August 1915; transferred to HS 'Ionian' for onward travel to Malta, 17 August 1915. Disembarked and admitted to St. David's Military Hospital, Malta, 22 August 1915; transferred to HS 'Garth Castle' for onward travel to United Kingdom, 5 September 1915. Admitted to Military Hospital, Fulham, 14 September 1915. Placed on Supernumerary list for being absent from Bn for over three months, Gallipoli, 6 December 1915. Taken on strength, Bhurtport Depot, from Abbey Wood, 8 June 1916; taken on strength, permanent establishment of No 1 Command Depot from 1st Bn, 25 October 1916; reported to Australian Infantry Base Depot, Weymouth, 17 November 1917. Detached from duty with permanent Cadre, No 1 Command Depot, Perham Downs, and moved out to No 2 Command Depot, Weymouth, 6 November 1917. Discharged, London, 6 December 1917 (medically unfit for service). Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, TURNER Thomas |
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