Difference between revisions of "Thomas Buckingham"
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| − | | data7 = 5'4" (1.63m) tall; weight 136 lbs (61.7kg | + | | data7 = 5'4" (1.63m) tall; weight 136 lbs (61.7kg; fresh complexion, dark grey eyes, light brown hair. |
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| − | After training at the Claremont and Rockingham camps, he travelled with the 10th Light Horse Regiment to Egypt, and then on to Gallipoli. | + | After training at the Claremont and Rockingham camps, he travelled with the 10th Light Horse Regiment to Egypt, and then on 16 May 1915 with them on board the [[SS Lutzow]] to Gallipoli where on 21 May they were transhipped to two destroyers that landed them in the late afternoon with only one casualty. |
| − | On 7 Aug 1915 the 10th LHR provided the 3rd and 4th attack waves at 'The Neck' resulting in 80 KIA and 58 wounded, Thomas one of the later | + | On 2 Jul 1915 Tom was transferred to the [[1st Australian Stationary Hospital]] on Mudros with measles. Recovered , he embarked for Gallipoli again on 16 May 1915. |
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| + | On 7 Aug 1915 the 10th LHR provided the 3rd and 4th attack waves of the attack on Turkish positions at 'The Neck' resulting in 80 KIA and 58 wounded, Thomas one of the later, sustaining gunshot wounds to his left thigh and leg | ||
| − | Evacuated to the Hospital ship [[HMHS Delta]] where he died on 10 Aug 1915. | + | Evacuated to the Hospital ship [[HMHS Delta]] where he died on 10 Aug 1915. Buried at sea between Mudros and Alexandria. |
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| + | Tom's mother received a War Pension of £2 per fortnight from 11 Oct 1915, along with £55/4/- pay owed to Tom up till his death. | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | + | When Military authorities enquire of Tom's father's in order to establish who should receive his medals, his mother in January 1921 replies that she has not heard or seen anything of him for the past 12 years. | |
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | not known |
| Place of Birth | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Death | 10 Aug 1915 |
| Place of Death | HMHS Delta, at sea |
| Age at Enlistment | 18 years, 6 months |
| Description | 5'4" (1.63m) tall; weight 136 lbs (61.7kg; fresh complexion, dark grey eyes, light brown hair. |
| Occupation | station hand |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | NOK Cottesloe Beach, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Mother Mrs Margaret Buckingham |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | 244 |
| Date of Enlistment | 23 Oct 1914 |
| Rank | Trooper |
| Unit/Formation | 10th Light Horse Regiment, B Squadron, D Troop |
| Date of Embarkation | 17 Feb 1915 - |
| Ship Embarked On | HMAT A47 Mashobra |
| Fate | Died of Wounds 10 Aug 1915 |
| Monument | Jandakot |
| Medals |
1914-15 Star British War Medal,br />Victory Medal |
Contents
Pre War
War Service
After training at the Claremont and Rockingham camps, he travelled with the 10th Light Horse Regiment to Egypt, and then on 16 May 1915 with them on board the SS Lutzow to Gallipoli where on 21 May they were transhipped to two destroyers that landed them in the late afternoon with only one casualty.
On 2 Jul 1915 Tom was transferred to the 1st Australian Stationary Hospital on Mudros with measles. Recovered , he embarked for Gallipoli again on 16 May 1915.
On 7 Aug 1915 the 10th LHR provided the 3rd and 4th attack waves of the attack on Turkish positions at 'The Neck' resulting in 80 KIA and 58 wounded, Thomas one of the later, sustaining gunshot wounds to his left thigh and leg
Evacuated to the Hospital ship HMHS Delta where he died on 10 Aug 1915. Buried at sea between Mudros and Alexandria.
Tom's mother received a War Pension of £2 per fortnight from 11 Oct 1915, along with £55/4/- pay owed to Tom up till his death.
Notes
When Military authorities enquire of Tom's father's in order to establish who should receive his medals, his mother in January 1921 replies that she has not heard or seen anything of him for the past 12 years.