Regimental number | 6405 |
Place of birth | Nathalia, Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | 18 Pridham Street, Kensington, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 25 |
Next of kin | Father, Thomas Tuckett, 18 Pridham Street, Kensington, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 24th Battalion, 18th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/41/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 24th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance |
Medals |
Military Medal 'This man acted as Stretcher Bearer throughout the attack on MT. ST. QUENTIN near PERONNE on 1st September, 1918, and displayed a courage and devotion to duty, which were of the highest order. Undeterred by incessant machine gun and shell fire he continued his work of rescuing the wounded, and he worked unremittingly until every casualty was removed from the field. During the operation his Company's trench was heavily shelled by "5.9's" and among the casualties were two wounded men, who had been buried. Though the bombardment still continued TUCKETT without hesitation worked and dug these men out, tended their wounds, and carried them back to safety. His utter disregard of danger was instrumental in saving the lives of many of his comrades.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Wounded, 4 October 1917; 1 September 1918. Gassed, 22 March 1918. Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 74 |