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Thomas READER

Regimental number2628
Place of birthAlexandria, New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationTimber machinist
Address37 Park Street, Erskineville, Sydney, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinFather, Thomas Reader, 37 Park Street, Erskineville, Sydney, New South Wales
Previous military service34th Infantry
Enlistment date24 July 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll17 July 1916
Place of enlistmentSydney, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name39th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/56/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on 9 November 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll39th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 18 November 1918
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Plaque in New South Wales Garden of Remembrance
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death18 August 1953

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