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Thomas SIKES

Regimental number4062
Place of birthLeicester, England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationGroom
Addressc/o Mrs Arthur Weaver, Bell Street, Kangaroo Point, Brisbane, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinAunt, Mrs A Y Stirton, Leicester, England
Enlistment date21 December 1914
Place of enlistmentBrisbane, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentDriver
Unit nameField Artillery Brigade 3, Reinforcement 4
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/31/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A15 Star Of England on 8 April 1915
Rank from Nominal RollGunner
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Field Artillery Brigade
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', second Supplement No. 30107 (1 June 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 (4 October 1917).

FateReturned to Australia 28 March 1919
Medals

Military Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23
Date: 12 February 1919

Other detailsMedals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death4 October 1972
Age at death77
Place of burialYuleba Cemetery, Queensland

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