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Thomas McMAHON

Regimental number1721
Place of birthRedhill, South Australia
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationFarmer
AddressArthurton, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation34.5
Height5' 7.5"
Weight147 lbs
Next of kinSister, Mrs Mary Ormsby, Port Pirie, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date29 February 1916
Place of enlistmentKadina, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name50th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/67/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on 11 April 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll50th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 15 January 1919
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Plaque in South Australian Garden of Remembrance
Discharge date14 April 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Wounded in action, 2 April 1917 (shell wound, right shoulder: severe).

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Exeter', 15 January 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 14 April 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death12 October 1957
Place of burialCentennial Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia
SourcesNAA: B2455, McMAHON Thomas

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