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George THOM

Regimental number1247
Place of birthAberdeen Scotland
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressMoorland, Manning River, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinFather, Alexander Thom, 65 Don Street, Old Aberdeen, Scotland
Enlistment date16 February 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name34th Battalion, D Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/51/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on 2 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollCompany Sergeant Major
Unit from Nominal Roll34th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 1 July 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'Sergeant THOM has consistently proved his ability to handled men, and in his 15 months service in France has repeatedly shown the greatest coolness and courage. He displayed great cheerfulness and resourcefulness in the battle of PASSCHENDAELE and set a fine example to his men under particularly trying circumstances.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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