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Thomas Francis RICHARDS

Regimental number2155
Date of birth12 May 1880
Place of birthEl Dorado, Victoria
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationEngineer
Address1015 Sturt Street, Ballarat, Victoria
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation35
Next of kinWife, Mrs Christina Richards, 1015 Sturt Street, Ballarat, Victoria
Enlistment date26 October 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name8th Light Horse Regiment, 15th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/13/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A43 Barunga on 7 April 1916
Rank from Nominal RollTrooper
Unit from Nominal RollImperial Camel Corps
FateReturned to Australia 22 January 1917
Discharge date22 January 1917
Other details

War service: Egypt

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Place of burialNew Cemetery, Ballarat, Victoria

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