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John Thomas

Private

5th Battalion

Medals Earned

  • British War Medal
  • 1914-15 Star
  • Victory Medal

Tree Information

  • Species: Ulmus Sp.
  • Planted By: Miss E. Gunn
  • Plaque: 337

Additional Info

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Biography

John Thomas enlisted in Melbourne at the age 24 on the 12th of November 1914. He had been born in Drouin, Victoria, was single, and employed as a Printer. He volunteered and was stationed with the 5th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcements with the Regimental Number 1425. He was sent home to Australia with Enteric Fever on the 4th of November 1915. Tree No. 337.

Location in Ballarat Avenue of Honour