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Thomas Joseph PEKIN

Regimental number2978
Place of birthColac Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationCarpenter
AddressBostock's Creek, Camperdown, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinMother, Mrs Julia Pekin, Bostock's Creek, Camperdown, Victoria
Enlistment date20 January 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name29th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/46/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on 4 April 1916
Rank from Nominal RollLance Sergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll29th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Recommendation date: 4 October 1918

FateReturned to Australia 2 January 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'At BELLICOURT and NAUROY on 29th/30th September and 1st October 1918. For bravery and devotion to duty. He led his Platoon with skill and coolness over open ground under heavy Machine Gun fire and successfully reached a portion of the LECATELET TRENCH and secured prisoners. He led his Platoon successfully during the advance to the Railway Cutting on night 29th/30th September and consolidated his position. He led his Platoon during the attack on afternoon of 1st October and displayed great courage until he was severely wounded.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109
Date: 15 September 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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