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Thomas Joseph DALTON

Regimental number402
Date of birth1893
Place of birthMosman, New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationGrazier
AddressKite Street, Orange, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Height5' 11"
Weight156 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs G Dalton, Kite Street, Orange, New South Wales
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date22 August 1914
Place of enlistmentSydney, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name1st Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/6/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A16 Star of Victoria on 20 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollGunner
Unit from Nominal Roll13th Field Artillery Brigade
FateReturned to Australia 18 October 1918
Discharge date3 February 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: Lt James DALTON, 7th Light Horse Regiment, died of disease, 19 December 1918.
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Port Sydney', 18 October 1918; disembarked Melbourne, 2 December 1918, for onward travel to Sydney; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Sydney, 3 February 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death1979
SourcesNAA: B2455, DALTON Thomas Joseph

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