Thomas TURNER

Regimental number997
Place of birthDublin, Ireland
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressGPO, Brisbane, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation34
Height5' 10.25"
Weight168 lbs
Next of kinBrother, J Turner, GPO, Brisbane, Queensland
Previous military serviceServed for 6 years in 1st Battalion Irish Guards; purchased discharge.
Enlistment date31 August 1914
Place of enlistmentKensington, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentSergeant
Unit name1st Battalion, H Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/18/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A19 Afric on 18 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Battalion
FateDischarged 6 December 1917
Discharge date6 December 1917
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
SourcesNAA: B2455, TURNER Thomas