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We remember Frederick Walter Thomas
We remember Frederick Walter Thomas
Timeline
Timeline
1886
sibling
John Henry Thomas
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6th December 1886
1889
sibling
George William Thomas
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3rd August 1889
1892
sibling
Arthur Atkins Thomas
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1892
1894
sibling
Harry Samuel Thomas
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1894
1897
1897
sibling
Ernest Sydney Thomas
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9th February 1897
1903
sibling
Clara Emily Genevicius
Thomas
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6th September 1903
1905
sibling
Alfred Edward Thomas
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7th January 1905
1906
sibling
Harold Thomas
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4th September 1906
1915
education
Downard Board School
Bristol, Gloucestershire, England
United Kingdom
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26th July 1915
1915
employment
Engine Cleaner
Western Australian Government Railway
Bolgart, Western Australia
Australia
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26th July 1915
1915
enlistment
Perth Western Australia
Australia
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26th July 1915
1915
service
Australian Imperial Force
3286
28th Australian Infantry Battalion
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26th July 1915
1917
dates
Age 20
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8th March 1917
1917
death
Died of wounds
Pozieres, Somme Sector
France
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8th March 1917
burial
Abbeville, Picardie
France
II.D.9.
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frederick Walter |
| Initials | FW |
| Last Name | Thomas |
| Source | 8129128 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 3286 | 28th Australian Infantry Battalion |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Henry Thomas | father | ||
| Clara Eliza Atkins | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Henry Thomas | brother | 6th December 1886 | |
| George William Thomas | brother | 3rd August 1889 | |
| Arthur Atkins Thomas | brother | 1892 | |
| Harry Samuel Thomas | brother | 1894 | |
| Ernest Sydney Thomas | brother | 9th February 1897 | |
| Clara Emily Genevicius nee Thomas | sister | 6th September 1903 | |
| Alfred Edward Thomas | brother | 7th January 1905 | |
| Harold Thomas | brother | 4th September 1906 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-11-01 | 5'3" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-11-01 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
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Abbeville Communal Cemetery ExtensionBurial place for Private 3286 Frederick Walter Thomas.Contributed by:
Kathy30586
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Studio Portrait | Kathy30586 | |
| Abbeville Communal Cemetery Extension | Kathy30586 |
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