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Thomas Lydus WALDEN

Regimental number469
Date of birth25 November 1891
Place of birthWagga Wagga, New South Wales
SchoolNarrandera Public School, New South Wales
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationFarm labourer
Address25 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinSister, Mrs E Honey, Beckett Street, Narrandera, New South Wales
Enlistment date18 September 1914
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll18 September 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name8th Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/13/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A16 Star of Victoria on 25 February 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 5 October 1919
Discharge date24 December 1919
Other details

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

Returned to Australia on board 'Pakeha', disembarking 24 November 1919.
Miscellaneous detailsName recorded on Embarkation Roll as Thomas Lynds WALDEN; correct spelling Lydius.
Date of death1 November 1966
Age at death74
Place of burialNorthern Suburbs Crematorium, Sydney, New South Wales

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