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Thomas McCARTHY

Regimental number6883
Place of birthMelbourne Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationClerk
Address84 Victoria Avenue, Albert Park, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinMother, Mrs M McCarthy, 84 Victoria Avenue, Albert Park, Victoria
Enlistment date6 April 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll16 April 1915
Rank on enlistmentDriver
Unit nameDivisional Train Reinforcements 7
AWM Embarkation Roll number25/14/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A21 Marere on 16 August 1915
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A57 Malakuta on 10 September 1915
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Company, Australian Army Service Corps
FateReturned to Australia 20 May 1919
Medals

Meritorious Service Medal

'For continuous good work and devotion to duty during the periods 16th/17th September, 1918, to11th November, 1918. This N.C.O. has been employed, during the above period, in both Transport and Quartermaster's duties, and in each, has rendered particularly valuable service, his duties always being discharged in a most capable, thorough, and conscientious manner.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 113
Date: 6 October 1919

Other detailsMedals: Meritorious Service Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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