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Thomas Cochrane WILKINSON

Regimental number2029
Place of birthWeymouth England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationAttendant Hospital for Insane
AddressLane Cove House, Longueville, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation30
Next of kinFather, T Wilkinson, Tyntesfield, Flax Bourton, Somersetshire, England
Enlistment date29 June 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name17th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/34/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A54 Runic on 9 August 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal RollAnzac Provost Corps
FateReturned to Australia 12 July 1919
Medals

Meritorious Service Medal

'For consistent good work and devotion to duty during the period 26th February, 1917, to 20th September, 1917. Sergeant-Major WILKINSON has had full supervision, under the A.P.M., of the police attached to this Division, and his personal administration and work has resulted in a high standard of efficiency being maintained.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57
Date: 18 April 1918

Other detailsMedals: Meritorious Service Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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