THOMPSON, Clarence
| Service Number: | 8169A |
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| Enlisted: | 1 October 1915 |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | 2nd Australian General Hospital: AIF |
| Born: | Hobart, Tas., 1896 |
| Home Town: | Hobart, Tasmania |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Draper |
| Memorials: | Hobart Roll of Honour |
World War 1 Service
| 1 Oct 1915: | Enlisted AIF WW1, Private, 8169A, 1st Australian General Hospital | |
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| 11 Oct 1915: | Involvement Private, 8169A, 2nd Australian General Hospital: AIF, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '23' embarkation_place: Melbourne embarkation_ship: HMAT Nestor embarkation_ship_number: A71 public_note: '' | |
| 11 Oct 1915: | Embarked Private, 8169A, 2nd Australian General Hospital: AIF, HMAT Nestor, Melbourne |
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Military Medal
'On 5th October, 1918, in the operations at the HINDENBURG Line, north of ST. QUENTIN the enemy heavily shelled some artillery transport, overturning a wagon. At once this man dashed to the spot regardless of heavy shelling, cleared two wounded from the wreckage and carried them to the Regimental Aid Post. Owing to the extent of the shelling which was continuous and extensive in area, his behaviour showed the greatest gallantry and devotion to duty. He was accompanied by No. 2807 Private (Lance Corporal) Basil Cecil BARWICK, MM, 5th Australian Field Ambulance.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115
Date: 10 October 1919