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We remember John James Thornett
We remember John James Thornett
Timeline
Timeline
1884
sibling
Frederick Eugene Edward Thornett
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6th October 1884
1886
sibling
Eveline Ada Alice Eugenie Thornett
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3rd November 1886
1888
sibling
Eva Ginger Formerly Mills
Thornett
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24th December 1888
1890
sibling
Elsie Carter Formerly Goers
Thornett
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4th June 1890
1891
1893
sibling
Lily Thornett
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1893
1896
sibling
Elizabeth May Thornett
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1896
1898
sibling
Charles George Thornett
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16th May 1898
1900
sibling
William Richard Thornett
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16th June 1900
1900
sibling
Arthur Henry Thornett
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16th June 1900
1902
sibling
Grace Ella Leeder
Thornett
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22nd October 1902
1907
sibling
Lily Elizabeth Thornett
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1907
1914
employment
Farm hand
Kojonup, Western Australia
Australia
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19th October 1914
1914
enlistment
Guildford Western Australia
Australia
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19th October 1914
1915
dates
Age 23
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29th August 1915
1915
service
Australian Imperial Force
Trooper
639
10th Australian Light Horse Corps
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29th August 1915
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
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29th August 1915
1915
death
Killed in Action
Gallipoli Peninsula, Canakkale Province
Turkey
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29th August 1915
burial
Gallipoli Peninsula, Canakkale Province
Turkey
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John James |
| Initials | JJ |
| Last Name | Thornett |
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Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 639 | 10th Australian Light Horse Corps | Trooper |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth White | mother | ||
| Edward Thomas Thornett | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Eugene Edward Thornett | brother | 6th October 1884 | |
| Eveline Ada Alice Eugenie Thornett | sister | 3rd November 1886 | |
| Eva Ginger formerly Mills nee Thornett | sister | 24th December 1888 | |
| Elsie Carter formerly Goers nee Thornett | sister | 4th June 1890 | |
| Elizabeth May Thornett | sister | 1896 | |
| Lily Thornett | sister | 1893 | |
| Charles George Thornett | brother | 16th May 1898 | |
| William Richard Thornett | brother | 16th June 1900 | |
| Arthur Henry Thornett | brother | 16th June 1900 | |
| Grace Ella Leeder nee Thornett | sister | 22nd October 1902 | |
| Lily Elizabeth Thornett | sister | 1907 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Black | Black |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-10-19 | 5'5" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-10-19 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Katanning War MemorialKatanning, Western Australia. memorial dedicated to all the local men who served and died in WW1 and later in WW2.Kalgoorlie place of association for John James Thornett.
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lone Pine Memorial | Kathy30586 | |
| Katanning War Memorial | Kathy30586 |
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