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Thomas Archibald McARTHUR

Regimental number2609
Place of birthBrisbane Queensland
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationFireman
AddressProspect Terrace, Brisbane, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation28
Next of kinMother, Mrs Margaret McArthur, Prospect Terrace, Brisbane, Queensland
Enlistment date24 May 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name15th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/32/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on 16 August 1915
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll48th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal (Altered from Distinguished Conduct Medal )


Recommendation date: 11 August 1918

Croix de Guerre (Belgium)


Recommendation date: 6 October 1918

FateReturned to Australia 5 April 1919
Medals

Military Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61
Date: 23 May 1919

Other detailsMedals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsSecond given name incorrectly entered on Embarkation Roll as Archabold.

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