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Thomas Septum WARE

Regimental number7
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationClerk
Address'Netherway', North Quay, Brisbane, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinMr A W Ware, C M G, Royal Hotel, Maryborough, Queensland
Enlistment date22 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentSergeant
Unit name5th Company Army Service Corps, 1st Light Horse Brigade Train
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board Omrah on 24 September 1914
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll4th Division Train
FateReturned to Australia 26 July 1919
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry an devotion to duty. During an enemy advance he saved a large quantity of supplies from falling into the hands of the enemy, and succeeded in removing them all by rail while the enemy's infantry were approaching. He showed great coolness and skill.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185
Date: 27 November 1918

Other detailsMedals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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