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Thomas KEANE

Regimental number7401
Place of birthSydney New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationTram conductor
Addressc/o Russell Cook, "Keiraville", Wollongong, New South Wales
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation29
Next of kinWife, Mrs C A Keane, c/o Russell Cook, 'Keiraville', Wollongong, New South Wales
Enlistment date8 September 1915
Rank on enlistmentBombardier
Unit nameField Artillery Brigade 5, Battery 14
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/33/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A34 Persic on 18 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Field Artillery Brigade
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Conduct Medal (Awarded Military Medal)


Valuable services in establishing and maintaing communications. (Pozieres).
Recommendation date: "Unspecified"

FateReturned to Australia 19 February 1919
Medals

Military Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62
Date: 19 April 1917

Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

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

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