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Thomas Cornelius McGRATH

Regimental number2425
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationHorse dealer
AddressBrisbane, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Next of kinFather, William McGrath, Greenmount, Queensland
Enlistment date12 May 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name9th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/26/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on 20 August 1915
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


#Refers September-October 1918
*List dated 4 September 1918.
Recommendation date: "14 June 1918

Mention in Despatches


Refers 8-11 April 1918
London Gazette of 22 January 1919.

#Military Medal


Recommendation date: #Unspecified

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31138 (22 January 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 (23 May 1919).

FateReturned to Australia 5 March 1919
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll)14th Light Horse Regiment
Other details

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

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