Henry Albert Thorp
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | Not known |
| Place of Birth | Fremantle, Western Australia |
| Death | 26 Feb 1956 |
| Age at Enlistment | 25 years, 3 months |
| Description |
5'4" (1.63m) tall ; 110lbs 49.895 kg ; dark complexion ; brown eyes ; brown hair |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Address | Albany road, Maddington, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs Grace Emily Thorp |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | 5929 |
| Date of Enlistment | 17 Apr 1916 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 28th Battalion, 16th Reinforcement |
| Date of Embarkation | 10 Oct 1916 ‒ 12 Dec 1916 |
| Ship Embarked On | HMAT A23 Suffolk Fremantle to Plymouth |
| Date of Return | 17 Jun 1918 |
Pre War
War Service
Entered camp on 17 Apr 1916 and several week later on 9 May 1916 he was assigned to the 16th reinforcement draft for the 28th Battalion and travelled with them to England. On arrival in England he was briefly sent to a training battalion before he proceeded overseas to France.
Taken on strength by the 28th Battalion on 27 Jan 1917 while they were in billets at Buire preparing to return to the front lines. On 7 Jun 1917 he was sent ot hospital, returning to his unit on 23 Oct 1917.
On 1 Nov 1917 Henry was caught in a gas attack and affected by it, requiring medical attention. On 15 Nov 1917 he boarded HMHS Grantully Castle for AEngland, where he was admitted to the Exeter War Hospital on 16 Nov 1917.
On 6 Feb 1918 Henry was charged with having been AWOL from 11:00am on 5 Feb 1918 until 7:30 am on 6 Feb 1918. He was admonished and forfeited 2 day's pay.
Suffering with chronic bronchitis he was sent home for a change on 17 Jun 1918. Discharged by the 5th Military District on 4 Sep 1918.
Post War
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