| Regimental number | 2929 |
| Place of birth | Wedderburn, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farrier |
| Address | Wedderburn, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Height | 5' 10.75" |
| Weight | 152 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, James Ball, Wedderburn, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Unit name | 4th Light Horse Regiment, 21st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/9/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Shoeing Smith |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Army Veterinary Corps |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked Melbourne, 2 October 1916; disembarked Plymouth, England, 16 November 1916. Proceeded overseas to France,, 17 February 1918; taken on strength, Australian Veterinary Hospital, Calais, 19 February 1918. Appointed Shoeing Smith, 28 June 1918. On leave to United Kingdom, 28 December 1918; rejoined unit from leave, 11 Januaru 1919. Marched out to England for return to Australia, 15 April 1919. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Mahia', 4 June 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 17 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 24 August 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BALL Thomas |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
