| Regimental number | 2884 |
| Place of birth | Williams River, Western Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 38 |
| Height | 5' 7.75" |
| Weight | 145 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Alice Buirchell, Kojonup, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Perth, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 48th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: England Embarked Fremantle, 9 November 1916; disembarked Devonport, England, 10 January 1917; marched in to 11th Training Bn, Codford, 11 January 1917. Admitted to Sutton Veny Hospital, 10 February 1917 (senility); marched in to No 1 Command Depot, Perham Downs, 10 February 1917. Marched in to No 2 Command Depot, Weymouth, 7 April 1917. Commenced return to Australia from Devonport on board HT 'Miltiades', 4 May 1917, for discharge (senility); disembarked Fremantle, 24 June 1917; discharged (overage), Perth, 4 August 1917. Medal: British War Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Name does not appear on Embarkation Roll. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BUIRCHELL Thomas |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
