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Denis Charles TOBIN

Regimental number851
Date of birth27 October 1889
Place of birthMelbourne, Victoria
Other NamesDenis James
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressBungoner Road, Somerville
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation26
Height5' 8"
Weight168 lbs
Next of kinWife, Mrs M J Tobin, Bungoner Road, Somerville
Enlistment date16 September 1914
Rank on enlistmentDriver
Unit name3rd Light Horse Field Ambulance
AWM Embarkation Roll number26/41/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A51 Chilka on 2 February 1915
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Light Railway Operating Company
FateReturned to Australia 12 November 1917
Discharge date2 February 1918
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Palestine

Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Wiltshire', 12 November 1917; discharged (family reasons), 2 February 1918.

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

Also served in World War II: Service No V143611.
Date of death31 October 1947
Age at death58
Place of burialWarringal Cemetery, Heidelberg, Victoria
SourcesNAA: B884, TOBIN Denis Charles

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