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Thomas LACEY

Regimental number*1520
Place of birthBeechworth, Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationButcher
AddressHigh Street, Beechworth, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Height5' 7.75"
Weight139 lbs
Next of kinFather, Thomas Lacey, High Street, Beechworth, Victoria
Previous military serviceServed in Cadets and 16th Light Horse
Enlistment date9 August 1915
Place of enlistmentMelbourne, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name8th Light Horse Regiment, 12th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/13/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT SS Hawkes Bay on 21 October 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll8th Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 17 July 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Palestine

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death18 November 1963
Age at death67
Place of burialCulcairn Cemetery, New South Wales
SourcesNAA: B2455, LACEY Thomas

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