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Thomas VELTMAN

Regimental number1882
Place of birthPerth, Western Australia
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationFarmer
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Height5' 7.5"
Weight122 lbs
Next of kinAunt, l Barker, 255 Stirling Street, Perth, Western Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date30 January 1915
Place of enlistmentBeverley, Western Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name11th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/28/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on 19 April 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll51st Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


'A Company Runner who, during the advance and attack on NOREUIL on 2nd. April 1917 carried messages continuously during the day under heavy shell fire, shewing great courage and devotion to duty.'
Recommendation date: 10 April 1917

FateDied of wounds 9 June 1917
Place of burialWesthof Farm Cemetery (Plot II, Row B, Grave No 16), Belgium
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
154
Medals

Military Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette'
Date: 11 October 1917

Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsSurname entered incorrectly on Embarkation Roll as VILTMAN.
SourcesNAA: B2455, VELTMAN Thomas

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