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Thomas Michael CROTTY

Regimental number1930
Place of birthSydney, New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressErnest Street, Manly, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23.10
Height5' 7"
Weight135 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Crotty, Ernest Street, Manly, Queensland
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date17 June 1915
Place of enlistmentBrisbane, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name26th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/43/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on 16 August 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll26th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 15 February 1918
Discharge date18 May 1918
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia from Plymouth on board HT 'Llanstephen Castle', 15 December 1918; disembarked Melbourne, 16 April 1918, for onward travel to Brisbane; discharged (wounded: gun shot wound, left foot), Brisbane, 18 May 1918.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsSecond given name incorrectly entered on Embarkation Roll as Michell.
Date of death10 October 1958
Place of burialMt Thompson Crematorium
SourcesNAA: B2455, CROTTY Thomas Michael

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