| Regimental number | 402 |
| Place of birth | Port Pirie, South Australia |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Solomontown, Port Pirie, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Height | 5' 4" |
| Weight | 130 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Ellen Veal, Port Pirie, South Australia |
| Previous military service | 4 Years Senior Cadets 81st Area. 13 months Citizen Forces 81st Area. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 43rd Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/60/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A19 Afric on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 43rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT A30, 5 April 1918; disembarked Melbourne, 30 May 1918, for onward travel to Adelaide; discharged (medically unfit), Adelaide, 1 October 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Death attributed to war service. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 42 |
| Place of burial | Port Pirie Cemetery |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, VEAL Thomas |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
