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Thomas FISKEN

Regimental number359
Place of birthDeptford, England
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationGroom
Address2A Pickett Street, Footscray, Victoria
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation40
Next of kinWife, Mrs Nellie Fisken, 6 Earl Street, Windsor, Victoria
Enlistment date13 September 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit nameAustralian Remount Unit 1, Squadron 2
AWM Embarkation Roll number28/2/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board TRANSPORT A67 Orsova on 12 November 1915
Regimental number from Nominal Roll36850
FateReturned to Australia 10 April 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board 'Seang Bee' on disbandment of unit, 31 May 1916; discharged, 14 June 1916.

Re-enlisted in Melbourne, 5 October 1916, with the No. 36950. Embarked from Melbourne, 9 November 1917; disembarked Suez, 12 December 1917. Embarked from Alexandria, 18 December 1917; disembarked Taranto, 22 December 1917; disembarked Southampton, 4 January 1918. Proceeded overseas to France, 28 June 1918.

Commenced return to Australia, 10 April 1919 on board 'Medic'; disembarked Melbourne, 31 May 1919.

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

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