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Thomas DEASY

Regimental number20
Place of birthHarrisville Queensland
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationFireman
AddressAlbion Road, Albion, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinFather, Mr Deasy, Albion Road, Albion, Queensland
Enlistment date18 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Field Ambulance, A Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number26/46/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board Transport A22 Rangatira on 25 September 1914
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Divisional Motor Transport Company
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Recommendation date: 10 June 1916

FateReturned to Australia 3 December 1918
Medals

Military Medal

'For consistent good work at ANZAC from April 25th to December 1915. He acted as stretcher bearer the whole time and was never absent from duty. His coolness and readiness for work during Lone Pine attack was specially noticeable.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62
Date: 19 April 1917

Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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