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Thomas Francis PURCELL

Regimental number57113
Date of birth5 May 1897
Place of birthColac, Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationBank clerk
AddressBurrumbeet, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Height5' 9"
Weight135 lbs
Next of kinMr Thomas Purcell, Burrumbeet, Victoria
Enlistment date14 March 1918
Place of enlistmentArarat, Victoria
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll8th Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 3 July 1919
Discharge date22 August 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Malta', 3 July 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 7 August 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 22 August 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, PURCELL Thomas Francis

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