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Thomas Joseph ALLEN

Regimental number28762
Place of birthGirilambone, New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationEngine driver
AddressRobert Street, Wrightville, Cobar, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation33.2
Height5' 10"
Weight141 lbs
Next of kinFather, J J Allen, Robert Street, Wrightville, Cobar, New South Wales
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date4 May 1916
Place of enlistmentDubbo, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentGunner
Unit nameMedium Trench Mortar Battery Reinforcement 1
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/129/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A47 Mashobra on 14 September 1916
Rank from Nominal RollGunner
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Field Artillery Brigade
FateReturned to Australia 4 June 1919
Discharge date3 November 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Wounded in action (mustard gas), Belgium, 18 October 1917.

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Mahia', 5 June 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Sydney, 3 November 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, ALLEN Thomas Joseph

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