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Thomas Walker HANNAH

Regimental number14638
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationFarrier
AddressStockyard Hill, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation30
Next of kinMother, Mrs M Hannah, Stockyard Hill, Victoria
Enlistment date28 March 1916
Rank on enlistmentGunner
Unit name23rd Howitzer Brigade, 2nd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/133/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A7 Medic on 20 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollGunner
Unit from Nominal Roll8th Field Artillery Brigade
FateReturned to Australia 4 June 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'On the 8th August, 1918, at CERISY, this man was the Battery Water Cart driver. He displayed great courage and devotion to duty. Under very heavy shell fire by day and bombing by night, this driver made long trips to the River SOMME to bring water to the battery, and never once failed to keep the battery supplied. He showed wonderful courage and disregard for personal safety.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61
Date: 23 May 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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