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Thomas FLATTLEY

Regimental number932
Place of birthBirmingham, England
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationMachinist
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation29
Next of kinMrs Butler, 36 Lockstead Avenue, Barking Road, London, England
Enlistment date24 August 1914
Place of enlistmentRandwick, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name1st Battalion, H Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/18/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A19 Afric on 18 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollWarrant Officer (Class II)
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Pioneer Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Croix de Guerre


Consistent good work since August 1914. Courage and coolness on many occasions.
Recommendation date: 21 January 1917

Meritorious Service Medal


Recommendation date: 26 September 1918

FateReturned to Australia 8 October 1918
Medals

Meritorious Service Medal

'From 25th February, 1918 to the nirght of 16th September, 1918, R.Q.M.S. FLATTLEY has carried out his duties as Regimental Quarter Master Sergeant in a most effecient manner. He has shown great devotion to duty and rendered most valuable service in the equipping and feeding of his Battalion; in addition he has shown ceaseless energy in the interests of economy.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67
Date: 3 May 1919

Other detailsMedals: Meritorious Service Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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