Driver Colin Melville Thorn Military Medal
The name Colin Melville Thorn is listed on the War Memorial
The War Memorial is in York, Western Australia, Australia.
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Colin Melville Thorn is listed on the GPR war memorial numbered 972578.
Colin Melville Thorn has the record number 1996767 within the GPR person name database table.
The record was added to the GPR on 14 May 2024
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The follow note is stored against Colin Melville Thorn record:
Service Number. 5205. Enlisted - 2nd February 1916. Wounded in action in France 12th June 1917 (GSW to face and shoulder. Fractured shoulder). Awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field between Morcourt and Mericourt-Sur-Somme.- I wish to draw attention to the gallant conduct of No , 5205 , Pte , C.M. THORN. This man is a Signaller in B Company. during the operations of th 8th , 9th and 10th August , he ran repeatedly and repaited lines by day and night under untense machinegun and snipers fire. during the day of the 10th instant , he especially distinguished himself , when with utter disregard for personal care he repaired lines under terrific Machinegun fire from close range. This man's work is worthy of the highest praise. 2nd October 1918. Returned to 8th April 1919. Son of Albert and Mary Thorn. NOK - Albert Thorn , Father