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Thomas OLDFIELD

Regimental number2007
ReligionMethodist
OccupationRailway employee
AddressDromana, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation30
Next of kinMother, Mrs M Harrison, Dromana, Victoria
Enlistment date21 January 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name4th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/21/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on 13 April 1915
Rank from Nominal RollCompany Quartermaster Sergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll4th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


'A consistent and conscientous worker, particularly in salvage work.'
Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Second Supplement, No. 30107 (1 June 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette', No. 169 (4 October 1917).
Recommendation date: 7 March 1917

FateReturned to Australia 25 November 1917
Other details

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

Date of death25 September 1980
Place of burialSpringvale Cemetery

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