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Henry TOAKLEY

Regimental number1463A
Date of birth3 September 1888
Place of birthLondon, England
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationDrover
AddressBrisbane GPO, Brisbane, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Height5' 2"
Weight128 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Mary Toakley, 27 New Bridge Terrace, Bridge Road West, Battersea, London SW, England
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date13 August 1915
Place of enlistmentBrisbane, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name11th Light Horse Regiment, 6th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/16/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT SS Hawkes Bay on 23 October 1915
Regimental number from Nominal Roll1467
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll11th Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 12 July 1918
Discharge date13 September 1918
Other details

War service: Egypt, Palestine

Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Port Darwin', 12 July 1918; discharged (neurasthenia), 13 September 1918.

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

Also served in World War II: Service No Q112475.
Date of death23 February 1948
Age at death59
Place of burialMoree Cemetery, New South Wales
SourcesNAA: B2455, TOAKLEY Henry

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