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Thomas Edward SIBSON

Regimental number2681
Date of birth19 April 1894
Place of birthLeicester, England
ReligionMethodist
OccupationFarm hand
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22.2
Height5' 3"
Weight120 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs T Barron, Hill Farm, Countes Thorpe, Leicestershire, England
Enlistment date22 June 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll8 June 1915
Place of enlistmentKorumburra, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name5th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/22/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board SS Makarini on 15 September 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 23 July 1919
Discharge date7 July 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Wounded in action, 25 July 1916 (shell shock).

Wounded in action, second occasion, 20 September 1917 (gun shot wound, left leg: severe).

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'City of Poona', 28 March 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 7 July 1919.

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

Also served in World War II: Service No V355143.
Date of death28 February 1986
Age at death92
Place of burialKaniva Cemetery, Victoria
SourcesNAA: B2455, SIBSON Thomas Edward

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