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Thomas Henry BRIGGS

Regimental number8179
Place of birthAvoca, Tasmania
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLetter carrier
Address27 Mary Street, Hobart, Tasmania
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinMother, Mrs Ellen Janet Briggs, 27 Mary Street, Hobart, Tasmania
Enlistment date28 September 1915
Rank on enlistmentGunner
Unit nameField Artillery Brigade 6, Battery 17
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/34/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A34 Persic on 22 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll6th Field Artillery Brigade
FateReturned to Australia 1 April 1919
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During very heavy fighting, on two different occasions he found his subsection reduced to two gunners besides himself. In spite of the difficulty, he kept his gun in action, without relief, for many hours, showing conspicuous courage and endurance and qualities of leadership and resolution which were of the greatest value.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31
Date: 4 March 1919

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