John Myles (Tiny) THORBURN DCM

THORBURN, John Myles

    Service Number: 656
    Enlisted: 22 August 1914
    Last Rank: Lieutenant
    Last Unit: 59th Infantry Battalion
    Born: Romsey, Victoria, Australia, 20 April 1886
    Home Town: Romsey, Macedon Ranges, Victoria
    Schooling: Not yet discovered
    Occupation: Saw Miller
    Died: Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia, 18 November 1973, aged 87 years, cause of death not yet discovered
    Cemetery: Preston General Cemetery, Bundoora, Victoria
    Memorials: Lancefield Monument Creek State School Roll of Honour, Romsey Presbyterian Church Honour Roll, Romsey Soldiers Honor Roll
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    World War 1 Service

    22 Aug 1914: Enlisted AIF WW1, Private, 656, 5th Infantry Battalion
    21 Oct 1914: Embarked Private, 656, 5th Infantry Battalion, HMAT Orvieto, Melbourne
    21 Oct 1914: Involvement Private, 656, 5th Infantry Battalion, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '8' embarkation_place: Melbourne embarkation_ship: HMAT Orvieto embarkation_ship_number: A3 public_note: ''
    9 May 1915: Promoted AIF WW1, Sergeant, 5th Infantry Battalion
    17 Feb 1916: Transferred AIF WW1, Sergeant, 57th Infantry Battalion
    19 Apr 1916: Promoted AIF WW1, Company Sergeant Major, 57th Infantry Battalion
    12 Aug 1916: Transferred AIF WW1, Company Sergeant Major, 60th Infantry Battalion
    29 Aug 1916: Honoured Distinguished Conduct Medal
    13 Dec 1918: Involvement AIF WW1, Lieutenant, 59th Infantry Battalion

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    Biography contributed by Zidane McNamara

    At Petillon during the period 19/20th July 1916, Co. Sgt. Major THORBURN untiringly in his efforts to rescue and help the wounded. The bravery and chill displayed in getting men in from the furthest possible points are worthy of the greatest praise.

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