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Thomas Arthur Leigh FARR

Regimental number542
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationElectrical engineer
Address'Roseville' John Street, Cottesloe, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinFather, Arthur Farr, Roseville John Street, Cottesloe, Western Australia
Enlistment date18 February 1915
Rank on enlistment2nd Lieutenant
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 RollCaptain
Unit from Nominal Roll4th Division Engineers
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Honorary Captain 10 October 1918.
Recommendation date: 31 December 1918

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31448 (11 July 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 124 (30 October 1919).

FateEffective abroad (still overseas)
Other details

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

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