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Clarence John TONGS

Regimental number492
Place of birthUlverstone Tasmania
ReligionMethodist
OccupationFarmer
AddressPreston, Tasmania
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinFather, F.A. Tongs, Preston, Tasmania
Enlistment date19 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentCorporal
Unit name3rd Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/8/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board Transport A2 Geelong on 20 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Light Horse Regiment
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31728 (12 January 1920); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 133 (1 April 1920).

FateReturned to Australia 16 May 1919
Other details

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

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