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Thomas William Celon FORD

Regimental number2642
Date of birth12 August 1897
Place of birthGrafton, New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationGrazier
AddressRappville via Casino, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18.5
Height5' 5"
Weight112 lbs
Next of kinFather, John Henry Ford, Rappville via Casino, New South Wales
Previous military serviceServed for 1 year in the Junior Cadets.
Enlistment date24 September 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name11th Light Horse Regiment, 9th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/16/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A49 Seang Choon on 4 May 1916
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll)Name does not appear on Nominal Roll
Discharge date1 December 1919
Other details

Granted leave with pay and allowances, 1 July-1 October 1919 farming with J. Boneton (?), Fern Hill, Salop, England.

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ascanius', 23 September 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Sydney, 1 December 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No N298923.
Date of death14/08/42
Age at death44
Place of burialLismore Cemetery, New South Wales
SourcesNAA: B884, FORD Thomas William Celon

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