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{{infobox soldier
| name           = Allan Leslie Thomas
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| image           = [[File:Unknown.png|300px|]]
 
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| dateofbirth   = 13 Sep 1894
 
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| placeofbirth   = Jarrahdale, Western Australia
 
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| death           = 5 May 1960
image        = [[File:Unknown.png|400px|]]
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| placeofdeath   = Claremont
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| enlistmentage   = 20 years
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| description   = 5'4½" (1.64m) tall; weight 141lbs (64kg); dark complexion, hazel eyes, black hair.
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| height          = 5'4½" (1.64m)
 
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| weight          = 141lbs
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| complexion      = dark
|labelstyle  = background:#ddf;
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| eyes            = hazel
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| hair            = black
 
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| descriptionnote =  
| header1  = Personal Information
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| occupation   = Sleeper cutter
 
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| religion   = Church of England
| label2  = Date of Birth
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| address   = Jarrahdale, Western Australia
data2  = 13 Sep 1894
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| relation   = Father
 
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| nextofkin      = Mr. William James Thomas
| label3  = Place of Birth
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| regnumber   = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=3001219 715]
data3  = Jarrahdale, Western Australia
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| regnumber2      = W66630
 
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| enlistmentdate = 9 Sep 1914
| label4  = Death
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| rank           = Private
data4 = 5 May 1960
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| unit      = 16th Battalion, A Company / 4th Brigade
 
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| embarkationdatefrom = 22 Dec 1914
| label5  = Place of Death
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| embarkationdateto =  
data5 = Claremont
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| shipembarked   = [[HMAT A40 Ceramic]]
 
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| dateofreturnfrom = 11 Mar 1916
label6  = Age at Enlistment
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| dateofreturnto = 22 Apr 1916
data6  = 20 years
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| shipreturned    = [[HMAT A29 Suevic]]
 
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| label7  = Description
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| dateofreturnfrom2 =
data7  = 5'4½" (1.64m) tall; weight 141 lbs (64kg); dark complexion, hazel eyes, black hair.
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| label8  = Occupation
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data8  = sleeper cutter
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| fate1           = Returned to Australia
 
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| label9  = Religion
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| fate3          =
data9  = Church of England
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| monument1   = [[Jarrahdale Honour Roll]]
| label10  = Address
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|   data10  = Jarrahdale, Western Australia
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| monument2   = [[ANZAC Memorial Park (Byford)]]
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| medal1   = [[1914-15 Star]]
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| medal2          = [[British War Medal]]
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| medal3          = [[Victory Medal]]
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|  label11 = Next of Kin
 
|  data11 = Father Mr W. J. Thomas
 
 
| header12 = Military Information
 
 
|  label13 = Reg Number
 
|  data13 = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=3001219 715]
 
 
|  label14 = Date of Enlistment
 
|  data14 = 9 Sep 1914 - 1 Feb 1915
 
 
|  label15 = Rank
 
|  data15 = Private
 
 
|  label16 = Unit/Formation
 
|  data16 = 16th Battalion, A Company / 4th Brigade
 
 
|  label17 = Date of Embarkation
 
|  data17 = 22 Dec 1914
 
 
|  label18 = Ship Embarked On
 
|  data18 = [[HMAT A40 Ceramic]]
 
 
|  label19 = Date of Return
 
|  data19 = 11 Mar 1916 - 22 Apr 1916
 
 
|  label20 = Ship Returned On
 
|  data20 = [[HMAT A29 Suevic]]
 
 
|  label21 = Fate
 
|  data21 = Returned to Australia
 
 
|  label22 = Monument
 
|  data22 = [[Jarrahdale Honour Roll]]<br />[[ANZAC Memorial Park (Byford)]]
 
 
|  label23 = Medals
 
|  data23 = 1914-15 Star<br />[[British War Medal]]<br />[[Victory Medal]]
 
 
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==War Service==
 
==War Service==
After five weeks of basic training, Allan was allocated to A Company of the 16th Battalion on 15 Oct 1916.  He travelled with them to Egypt, and then on to the Gallipoli Peninsula.
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After five weeks of basic training, Allan was allocated to 'A' Company of the [[16th Battalion]] on 15 Oct 1914.  He travelled with them to Egypt aboard [[HMAT A40 Ceramic]] from Port Melbourne and then on to the Gallipoli Peninsula aboard [[HMT Haida Pascha]].
  
Landing with the rest of his unit in the late afternoon, early evening of 25 Apr 1915, he was wounded in action the next day, receiving a gun shot wound to his right knee.  Treated on the beach, he was embarked on [[HMT Derfflinger]] for Alexandria where on arrival on 1 May 1915 he was admitted to the 17th General Hospital in Alexandria 1915 for treatment.
 
  
On 29 Jul 1915 he was relesed to the Mustapha Convalescent Camp, but on 20 Aug 1915 he was again admitted to hospital, this time the Glymenopoulo Hospital. On 26 Sep 1915 he was embarked on [[HMHS Goorkha]] for England, where after almost 6 months recuperating and treatment it was decided to sen Allan home..
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Landing with the rest of his unit in the late afternoon, early evening of 25 Apr 1915, Allan was wounded in action the next day, receiving a gun shot wound to his right knee.  Treated on the beach, he was embarked on [[HMT Derfflinger]] for Alexandria where on arrival on 1 May 1915 he was admitted to the 17th General Hospital in Alexandria on 1 May 1915 for treatment. On 29 Jul 1915 he was released to the Mustapha Convalescent Camp, but on 20 Aug 1915 he was again admitted to hospital, this time the Glymenopoulo Hospital. On 26 Sep 1915 he was embarked on [[HMHS Goorkha]] for England, where after almost 6 months recuperating and treatment it was decided to send Allan home.
  
On 11 Mar 1916 Allan boarded [[HMAT A29 Suevic]] for Fremantle from Portland.
 
  
Discharged by the 5th Military District on 2 Oct 1916 as medically unfit for further service.
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On 11 Mar 1916 Allan boarded [[HMAT A29 Suevic]] for Fremantle from Portland, and on his return to Western Australia, he was discharged by the 5th Military District on 2 Oct 1916 as medically unfit for further service.
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==Post War==
 
==Post War==
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Married Annie Elizabeth
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Electoral Roll entries - 1917 at 4 Ethel street, North Perth, motor driver; 1922 - 1925 Upper Capel via Donnybrook, farmer; 1931 at 60 Bulwer street North Perth, mechanic; 1936 10 Stirling Hwy, Claremont, garage proprietor; 1943 - 1958 at 8 Bay road, mechanic
 
Electoral Roll entries - 1917 at 4 Ethel street, North Perth, motor driver; 1922 - 1925 Upper Capel via Donnybrook, farmer; 1931 at 60 Bulwer street North Perth, mechanic; 1936 10 Stirling Hwy, Claremont, garage proprietor; 1943 - 1958 at 8 Bay road, mechanic
  
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From 23 Mar 1942 Alan served as a Corporal with Regimental Number W66630 in the 3rd Battalion Volunteer Defence Corps.
 
==Notes==
 
==Notes==
  
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[[Category:Sleeper cutter]]
 
[[Category:Sleeper cutter]]
 
[[Category:Church of England]]
 
[[Category:Church of England]]
[[Category:16th Battalion]]
 
 
[[Category:1914-15 Star]]
 
[[Category:1914-15 Star]]
 
[[Category:1915 WIA]]
 
[[Category:1915 WIA]]
 
[[Category:Returned to Australia]]
 
[[Category:Returned to Australia]]
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[[Category:Serpentine-Jarrahdale]]

Revision as of 20:08, 26 September 2021

Allan Leslie Thomas
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Personal Information
Date of Birth 13 Sep 1894
Place of Birth Jarrahdale, Western Australia
Death 5 May 1960
Place of Death Claremont
Age at Enlistment 20 years
Description 5'4½" (1.64m) tall ; 141lbs
63.956 kg
; dark complexion ; hazel eyes ; black hair
Occupation Sleeper cutter
Religion Church of England
Address Jarrahdale, Western Australia
Next of Kin Father , Mr. William James Thomas
Military Information
Reg Number 715
W66630
Date of Enlistment 9 Sep 1914
Rank Private
Unit/Formation 16th Battalion, A Company / 4th Brigade
Date of Embarkation 22 Dec 1914
Ship Embarked On HMAT A40 Ceramic
Date of Return 11 Mar 1916 ‒ 22 Apr 1916
Ship Returned On HMAT A29 Suevic
Fate Returned to Australia
Monument Jarrahdale Honour Roll
ANZAC Memorial Park (Byford)
Medals 1914-15 Star
British War Medal
Victory Medal




Pre War

War Service

After five weeks of basic training, Allan was allocated to 'A' Company of the 16th Battalion on 15 Oct 1914. He travelled with them to Egypt aboard HMAT A40 Ceramic from Port Melbourne and then on to the Gallipoli Peninsula aboard HMT Haida Pascha.


Landing with the rest of his unit in the late afternoon, early evening of 25 Apr 1915, Allan was wounded in action the next day, receiving a gun shot wound to his right knee. Treated on the beach, he was embarked on HMT Derfflinger for Alexandria where on arrival on 1 May 1915 he was admitted to the 17th General Hospital in Alexandria on 1 May 1915 for treatment. On 29 Jul 1915 he was released to the Mustapha Convalescent Camp, but on 20 Aug 1915 he was again admitted to hospital, this time the Glymenopoulo Hospital. On 26 Sep 1915 he was embarked on HMHS Goorkha for England, where after almost 6 months recuperating and treatment it was decided to send Allan home.


On 11 Mar 1916 Allan boarded HMAT A29 Suevic for Fremantle from Portland, and on his return to Western Australia, he was discharged by the 5th Military District on 2 Oct 1916 as medically unfit for further service.

Post War

Married Annie Elizabeth

Electoral Roll entries - 1917 at 4 Ethel street, North Perth, motor driver; 1922 - 1925 Upper Capel via Donnybrook, farmer; 1931 at 60 Bulwer street North Perth, mechanic; 1936 10 Stirling Hwy, Claremont, garage proprietor; 1943 - 1958 at 8 Bay road, mechanic

From 23 Mar 1942 Alan served as a Corporal with Regimental Number W66630 in the 3rd Battalion Volunteer Defence Corps.

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