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Thomas KIRKBRIDE

Regimental number534
Place of birthWilcannia New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationHorsebreaker
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation27
Next of kinSister, Mrs. W. Northcote, 14 Bishopgate Street, Wickham, Newcastle, New South Wales
Enlistment date28 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name2nd Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/7/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A15 Star Of England on 24 September 1914
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Light Horse Regiment
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Supplement, No. 29845 (1 December 1916); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 (19 April 1917)

FateReturned to Australia 22 January 1917
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He handled his troop under very heavy fire, displaying great courage and marked skill.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62
Date: 19 April 1917

Cross of Karageorge - 1st Class (with swords) (Serbia)


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169
Date: 4 October 1917

Date of death16 July 1963
Place of burialRoma Cemetery

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