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Thomas FERGUSSON

Regimental number2l45
Date of birth9 July 1893
Place of birthHergott Springs, South Australia
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationFarmer
AddressEudunda, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21.7
Height5' 8.75"
Weight143 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Annie Fergusson, Eudunda, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date5 March 1915
Place of enlistmentKeswick, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name10th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/27/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A30 Borda on 23 June 1915
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll10th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 21 March 1919
Discharge date6 July 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 4114 Pte William Henry FERGUSSON, Cyclist Bn, returned to Australia, 4 June 1919.
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Kildonian Castle', 21 March 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 6 July 1919.

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

Also served in World War II: Service No S71317.
Date of death26 October 1976
Age at death83
Place of burialTumby Bay Cemetery, South Australia
SourcesNAA: B2455, FERGUSSON Thomas

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