Thomas Edgar AITKEN

Regimental number2385
Date of birth22 October 1889
Place of birthBrisbane, Queensland
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationWarehouseman's assistant
AddressBrisbane, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26.4
Height5' 9.5"
Weight117 lbs
Next of kinFather, Mr James Aitken, Dorset Street, Ashgrove, Brisbane, Queensland
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date25 February 1916
Place of enlistmentBrisbane, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name49th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/66/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A49 Seang Choon on 19 September 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll49th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 12 May 1919
Discharge date13 August 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Napier', 12 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Brisbane, 13 August 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No Q200033.
Date of death24 August 1978
Age at death88
Place of burialAlbany Creek Memorial Park, Bridgeman Downs, Queensland
SourcesNAA: B2455, AITKEN Thomas Edgar