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Thomas Richard CANTWELL

Regimental number1739
Place of birthYarram, Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationSchool teacher
AddressWest Alberton, South Gippsland, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinFather, P Cantwell, West Alberton, South Gippsland, Victoria
Enlistment date11 November 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name8th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/25/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on 14 April 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll60th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 18 October 1917
Other details

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

Date of death26 October 1956
Place of burialCheltenham Memorial Park Cemetery

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