| Regimental number | 9 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Victoria Park, Western Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Civil servant |
| Address | King Street, Victoria Park, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 35 |
| Next of kin | Mrs Tuckett, King Street, Victoria Park, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | 30th Signal Company Army Engineers |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | Divisional Signal Company 1 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 22/11/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A10 Karroo on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Divisional Signal Company |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: 8th Battalion Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: 8th Battalion Promotion date: Captain Unit: 3rd Divisional Signal Company Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Second Supplement, No. 30107 (1 June 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 (4 October 1917). Mention in Despatches Awarded, and gazetted, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30448 (28 December 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57 (18 April 1918). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Sergeant TUCKETT was under my command in the 2nd A. I. Brigade Signal Section, and was one of the first to land at ANZAC, and during the first few days while the line was being consolidated he displayed great gallantry in keeping all lines of communication in working order. At CAPE HELLES, during the attack on KRITHIA by 2nd A>I> Brigade, Sergeant TUCKETT again did marvellous work under very heavy shell and rifle fire, maintaining communications throughout under most trying conditions day and night, which necessitated perpetual patrols and subsequent repairs in the open. It was during this engagement that Sergeant TUCKETT displayed great gallantry in carrying a wounded Officer (Captain HOGAN, Brigade Machine Gun Officer) to the rear at great personal risk to himself.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He rendered invaluable service in establishing and repairing communications under heavy fire. He set a fine example throughout to this men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brothers: Lt Francis John TUCKETT MC, 3rd Divisional Signal Company, killed in action, 14 October 1917; 2nd Lieutenant Phillip Samuel TUCKETT, 49th Bn, killed in action, 24 November 1916; Nephew: 10854 Sapper Francis Curtis TUCKETT MM, 3rd Divisional Signal Company, returned to Australia, 15 September 1918. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Taken on strength, 1st Divisional Signal Company, 25 August 1914; 8th Bn, 23 November 1915; 4th Divisional Signal Company, 9 March 1916; 3rd Divisional Signal Company, 15 April 1917; 4th Divisional Signal Company, 12 August 1918. Re-embarked, 8 May 1918, having returned to Australia, 10 April (?) 1918. Medals: Military Cross, Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 81 |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
