| Regimental number | 3170 |
| Place of birth | Cradock, South Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Cradock, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Height | 5' 11" |
| Weight | 168 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary Jane Canny, Cradock, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th Light Horse Regiment, 25th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/14/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board RMS Karmala on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 3169 Pte John Patrick CANNY, 9th Light Horse Regiment, returned to Australia, 10 July 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Palestine Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Dunluce Castle', 15 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 30 September 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, CANNY Thomas Joseph |