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Thomas William McTACKETT

Regimental number198
Place of birthSydney New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressErskineville, Sydney, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinMrs Rachael McTackett, 3S Albert Street Erskineville, Sydney, New South Wales
Enlistment date4 September 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name1st Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/18/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A19 Afric on 18 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Conduct Medal


'Conspicuous gallantry at Pozieres on 23 Jult 1916.'
Recommendation date: 9 September 1916

FateReturned to Australia 20 December 1917
Medals

Military Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62
Date: 19 April 1917

Date of death29 June 1965
Place of burialNorthern Suburbs Crematorium

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