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Tom RICHARDS

Regimental number2307
Place of birthGrafton, New South Wales
ReligionMethodist
OccupationLabourer
AddressPrince Street, Grafton, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Height5' 9.75"
Weight140 lbs
Next of kinFather, Tom Richards, Bacon Street, Grafton, New South Wales
Enlistment date4 September 1914
Rank on enlistmentGunner
Unit nameField Artillery Brigade 3, Military District 1
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/31/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board Transport A22 Rangatira on 25 September 1914
Rank from Nominal RollBombardier
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Field Artillery Brigade
FateReturned to Australia 4 June 1919
Discharge date11 August 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death23 June 1959
Place of burialGrafton Cemetery, New South Wales
SourcesNAA: B2455, RICHARDS Tom

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