'For most conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as a stretcher bearer during the operations near MORLANCOURT, South Wet of ALBERT on night 28/29th July 1918. This man was in charge of the bearer relay post established in our old front line and during the whole of the operations entailed great personal danger as all evacuations had to be made overland through an area heavily shelled by the enemy. His untiring efforts undoubtedly saved many lives and set a very fine example to all the men under his command.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 36
Date: 14 March 1919

Regimental number	2743
Place of birth	Old Castle Ireland
Religion	Roman Catholic
Occupation	Farm hand
Address	Riverview College, Sydney, New South Wales
Marital status	Single
Age at embarkation	36
Next of kin	Father, Matthew Tuite, Newcastle, Oldcastle, Ireland
Enlistment date	17 April 1916
Rank on enlistment	Private
Unit name	53rd Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number	23/70/4
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 7 October 1916
Rank from Nominal Roll	Private
Unit from Nominal Roll	53rd Battalion
Fate	Returned to Australia 8 January 1919
Medals	Military Medal 'For most conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as a stretcher bearer during the operations near MORLANCOURT, South Wet of ALBERT on night 28/29th July 1918. This man was in charge of the bearer relay post established in our old front line and during the whole of the operations entailed great personal danger as all evacuations had to be made overland through an area heavily shelled by the enemy. His untiring efforts undoubtedly saved many lives and set a very fine example to all the men under his command.' Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 36 Date: 14 March 1919
Other details	War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Thomas TUITE