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Thomas MAHER

Regimental number1049
Date of birth29 July 1896
Place of birthBuchan, Victoria
Other NamesMAHER, John Thomas
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressPolice Station, Pakenham, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinMother, Mrs S Maher, Police Station, Pakenham, Victoria
Enlistment date16 June 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name8th Light Horse Regiment, 7th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/13/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A57 Malakuta on 23 September 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll8th Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 3 July 1919
Other details

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: enlisted, Warrnambool, 1 December 1940; discharged, 21 June 1944, as V22043 Sergeant, 22nd Employment Company.
Date of death17 April 1970
Age at death73
Place of burialTower Hill Cemetery, Victoria

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