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Edward Reginald TOMS

Regimental number9501
Place of birthAlbury New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationCivil servant
AddressAllan's Flat, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinFather, W Toms, Allan's Flat, Victoria
Enlistment date16 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentGunner
Unit nameField Artillery Brigade 6, Reinforcement 1
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/34/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A34 Persic on 22 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollWarrant Officer (Class I)
Unit from Nominal RollAIF Headquarters
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Second Supplement No. 30448 (28 December 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57 (18 April 1918).

FateEffective abroad (still overseas)
Medals

Meritorious Service Medal

'From 234d September, 1917 to date. As Warrant Officer on 2nd Australian D.A.H.Q. has rendered most consistent, excellent and faithful service in the execution of his duty. His conscientious and thorough reliability have at all times made his services of the greatest value to the Staff.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 173
Date: 7 November 1918

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