| Service number | 3482 |
|---|---|
| Birth Place | Australia: Victoria, Geelong |
| Death Date | 1916-07-19 |
| Death Place | France |
| Final Rank | Private |
| Service | Australian Imperial Force |
| Unit | 58th Australian Infantry Battalion |
| Places | |
| Conflict/Operation | First World War, 1914-1918 |
Private James Russell Thomas
Description
Private James Russell Thomas (3482, 58th Battalion) was a grocer’s apprentice from Geelong, Victoria. He was killed on 19 July 1916 during the battle of Fromelles. James is buried in the Aubers Ridge British Cemetery, Aubers, France. His mother wrote that he was 17 years of age. James’ brother, William Leonard Thomas of the 4th Light Horse Regiment, participated in the charge at Beersheba and was mentioned in despatches twice.
Rolls
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Roll of Honour:
- Unit
- 58th Australian Infantry Battalion
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
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First World War Embarkation Roll:
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
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First World War Nominal Roll:
- Unit
- 58th Australian Infantry Battalion
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
Timeline
| Date of enlistment | 31 July 1915 | |
|---|---|---|
| Date of embarkation | 11 October 1915 | |
| Date of death | 19 July 1916 | |
| Date of fate | 19 July 1916 |