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We remember Archie Snowden Thomson
We remember Archie Snowden Thomson
Timeline
Timeline
1886
1915
service
Australian Imperial Force
Sapper
301
Australian Engineers
1st Australian Tunnelling Company
Source:9095478
28th October 1915 - 12th January 1916
1915
enlistment
Toowoomba Qld
Australia
Source:9095478
12th November 1915
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Corporal
301
Australian Engineers
1st Australian Tunnelling Company
Source:9095478
13th January 1916 - 31st January 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Sergeant
301
Australian Engineers
1st Australian Tunnelling Company
Source:9095478
1st February 1916 - 13th September 1918
1916
hospitalisation
Wounded in Action
Hospital/Institution
Source:9095478
14th November 1916 - 28th May 1917
1918
service
Australian Imperial Force
Second Lieutenant
301
Australian Engineers
1st Australian Tunnelling Company
Source:9095478
13th September 1918 - 13th December 1918
1918
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9095478
3rd November 1918
1918
service
Australian Imperial Force
Lieutenant
301
Australian Engineers
1st Australian Tunnelling Company
Source:9095478
13th December 1918 - 8th February 1920
1919
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9095478
1st January 1919
1920
discharge
Source:9095478
8th February 1920
employment
Miner
Source:9093835
1968
death
Australia
Source:9095478
22nd October 1968
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Archie Snowden |
| Initials | AS |
| Last Name | Thomson |
| Source | 9093835 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 301 | Australian Engineers | 1st Australian Tunnelling Company | Sergeant | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 301 | Australian Engineers | 1st Australian Tunnelling Company | Second Lieutenant | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 301 | Australian Engineers | 1st Australian Tunnelling Company | Sapper | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 301 | Australian Engineers | 1st Australian Tunnelling Company | Corporal | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 301 | Australian Engineers | 1st Australian Tunnelling Company | Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Thomson | father |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Blue | Light |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 5'10" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Australian Imperial Force Embarkation Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Jess120243 | |
| Australian Imperial Force Embarkation Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Jess120243 | |
| First Australian Imperial Force Personnel Dossier Index 1914-1968 Transcription | Jess120243 | |
| Australian Imperial Force Nominal Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Jess120243 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Photograph of Archie Snowden Thomson | Jess120243 |
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