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Thomas RENTON

Regimental number969
Place of birthLiverpool England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationMiner
AddressMeekatharra, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation38
Next of kinMother, Mrs Elizabeth Renton, Woolton Keys, Woolton near Liverpool, England
Enlistment date7 January 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name10th Light Horse Regiment, 5th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/15/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on 26 April 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll10th Light Horse Regiment
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', 4th Supplement, No 29664 (11 July 1916); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No 176 (30 November 1916).

FateReturned to Australia 22 February 1917
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and coolness under very trying circumstances. He has done fine work, and lost a leg as the result of wounds received in action.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 129
Date: 21 September 1916

Other detailsMedals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death17 April 1944
Place of burialKarrakatta Cemetery

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