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We remember William Stanley Thew
We remember William Stanley Thew
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1915
enlistment
Liverpool, New South Wales
Australia
Source:8404006
21st April 1915
1915
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
958
1st Light Horse Regiment
Source:8404006
13th November 1915 - 6th August 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Bombadier
958
1st Light Horse Regiment
Source:8404006
7th August 1916 - 8th July 1917
1917
service
Australian Imperial Force
Lance Corporal
958
1st Light Horse Regiment
Source:8404006
9th July 1917 - 7th January 1918
1918
service
Australian Imperial Force
Corporal
958
5th D.A.C.
Source:8404006
8th January 1918 - 6th January 1919
1919
service
Australian Imperial Force
2nd Lieutenant
5th D.A.C.
Source:8404006
7th January 1919 - 6th April 1919
1919
service
Australian Imperial Force
Lieutenant
958
5th D.A.C.
Source:8404006
7th April 1919 - 14th February 1920
1920
marriage
Ruby Margaret Stace
Source:9579233
1920
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Stanley |
| Initials | WS |
| Last Name | Thew |
| Source | 8404006 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 958 | 1st Light Horse Regiment | Bombadier | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | 958 | 1st Light Horse Regiment | Lance Corporal | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | 958 | 5th D.A.C. | Corporal | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | 5th D.A.C. | 2nd Lieutenant | |||
| Australian Imperial Force | 958 | 1st Light Horse Regiment | Private | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | 958 | 5th D.A.C. | Lieutenant |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Rushworth | mother | ||
| William Thew | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruby Margaret Stace | wife | 1920 |
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William Stanley ThewWilliam was in the 1st Lighthorse Regiment then promoted to Lieutenant with the 5th DAC.
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John19374
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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 | ||
| Australian Imperial Force Nominal Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | John19374 | |
| New South Wales Births Transcription | John19374 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Stanley Thew | John19374 |
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