Historical information

Identification tag issued to Albert Edward THOMPSON 3279 8th Bn and 24th Battalion WW1. Born Benalla in 1886 enlisted 31/7/1915 and embarked 26/11/1915 from Melbourne. 23/3/1916 admitted to hospital - asthma and returned to Australia 11/5/1916 and discharged 19/7/1916. Resided Benalla/Wangaratta. Died 27/2/1966 and buried at Wangaratta.

Physical description

Round silver metal disc with hole centre top

Inscriptions & markings

3279
THOMPSON A E
8 AUST INF
RC