Thomas TUITE

Regimental number2743
Place of birthOld Castle Ireland
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationFarm hand
AddressRiverview College, Sydney, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation36
Next of kinFather, Matthew Tuite, Newcastle, Oldcastle, Ireland
Enlistment date17 April 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name53rd Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/70/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 7 October 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll53rd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 8 January 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'For most conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as a stretcher bearer during the operations near MORLANCOURT, South Wet of ALBERT on night 28/29th July 1918. This man was in charge of the bearer relay post established in our old front line and during the whole of the operations entailed great personal danger as all evacuations had to be made overland through an area heavily shelled by the enemy. His untiring efforts undoubtedly saved many lives and set a very fine example to all the men under his command.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 36
Date: 14 March 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal