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| − | | dateofbirth = | + | | dateofbirth = c1873 |
| − | | placeofbirth = | + | | placeofbirth = Strathalbyn, South Australia |
| − | | death = | + | | death = 22 Nov 1943, aged 70 |
| − | | placeofdeath = | + | | placeofdeath = Perth, Western Australia |
| − | | enlistmentage = 38 years | + | | enlistmentage = 38 years, 9 months |
| − | | description = | + | | description = 5'4½" (1.64m) tall; weight 151lbs; dusky complexion, brown eyes, brown hair |
| − | | height = | + | | height = 5'4½" (1.64m) |
| − | | weight = | + | | weight = 151lbs |
| − | | complexion = | + | | complexion = dusky |
| − | | eyes = | + | | eyes = brown |
| − | | hair = | + | | hair = brown |
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| occupation = Baker | | occupation = Baker | ||
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| address = Arnold street, Gosnells | | address = Arnold street, Gosnells | ||
| relation = Wife | | relation = Wife | ||
| − | | nextofkin = Mrs | + | | nextofkin = Mrs Julia Bertha Ludlow |
| regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=8206928 1845] | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=8206928 1845] | ||
| enlistmentdate = 16 Dec 1914 | | enlistmentdate = 16 Dec 1914 | ||
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| unit = 14th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement | | unit = 14th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement | ||
| embarkationdatefrom = 20 Mar 1915 | | embarkationdatefrom = 20 Mar 1915 | ||
| − | | embarkationdateto = | + | | embarkationdateto = ?? Apr 1915 |
| shipembarked = HMAT A9 Shropshire | | shipembarked = HMAT A9 Shropshire | ||
| embarkedshipnote = - Convoy 4 Melbourne to Alexandria | | embarkedshipnote = - Convoy 4 Melbourne to Alexandria | ||
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| dateofreturnfrom = 8 Jan 1919 | | dateofreturnfrom = 8 Jan 1919 | ||
| − | | dateofreturnto = | + | | dateofreturnto = 11 Feb 1919 |
| − | | shipreturned = | + | | shipreturned = SS Orsova |
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| − | | fate1 = | + | | fate1 = Returned to Australia (medical) |
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| − | | medal1 = | + | | medal1 = 1914-15 Star |
| − | | medal2 = | + | | medal2 = British War Medal |
| − | | medal3 = | + | | medal3 = Victory Medal |
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==Pre War== | ==Pre War== | ||
| + | Had served for 6 months with the Commonwealth Horse in South Africa during the Boer War. | ||
| + | Married to Julia Bertha prior to arrival in WA (after 1908). | ||
| + | Electoral Roll entries: 1912 at 101 Glendower street, Perth, baker; 1916 Gosnells, baker. | ||
==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| + | Entered Blackboy Hill camp on 16 Dec 1914, and sent to Victoria for training. On 15 Feb 1915 he was allocated to the 4th reinforcement draft for the 14th Battalion travelling with them to Egypt, before transferring at Zeitoun on 30 Apr 1915 to the 13th Army Service Corps Company - Field Bakery with a new Regimental Number of 5300. On 21 May 1915 he embarked for Mudros where his unit was aboard [[HMT Derfflinger]], arriving there on 26 May 1915. On 29 May 1915, along with the majority of his unit he sailed by trawler for Imbros Island where they established a bakery. | ||
| + | On 14 Jun 1915 he was appointed Lance Corporal, and on 7 Jul 1915 he was admitted to the 25th Casualty Clearing Station on Imbros with pneumonia. On 18 Jul 1915 he boarded [[HMHS Neuralia]] and was transferred to the 16th Stationary Hospital at Mudros on Lemnos Island. Discharged to duty on 24 Jul 1915, he rejoined his unit on Imbros. On 1 Dec 1915 he was promoted Corporal and on 3 Jan 1916 he disembarked from [[HMT Tunisian]] in Alexandria Harbour, Egypt. | ||
| + | At Alexandria on 23 Mar 1916 Thomas and his unit embarked for Marseilles, France on the [[SS Simla]], arriving there on 30 Mar 1916. From 23 May until 7 Jun 1916 Tom was in the [[1st Australian General Hospital]] in France being treated for febrile diarrhoea, rejoining his unit on 7 Jun 1916. He was granted UK leave from 25 Oct until 5 Nov 1916. On 24 Nov 1916 in Rouen he was charged with "While on Active Service , neglect of duty viz allowing 5 rations of bread to be damaged and unfit for use". He was admonished and ordered to pay for the bread damaged. (1 shilling, 1 pence or 11 cents). The same day he was also charged with "While on Active Service, disobedience of orders viz allowing an unprotected fire in the lines." For his he received a Severe Reprimand. | ||
| − | + | On 17 Nov 1917 he was granted another leave to the UK, until 5 Dec 1917. On 3 Jun 1918 he accidentally injured his left thumb and was sent to the [[1st Australian General Hospital]]. On 10 Jun 1918 he was transferred to the 73rd General Hospital at Trouville, and released to depot on 18 Jun 1918. Transferred to the Base Depot on 25 Jul 1918, and rejoined his unit the [[1st Field Bakery]] on 29 Jul 1918. On 10 Oct 1918 he was promoted Temporary Sergeant. | |
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| + | Back in Australia he was admitted to the [[8th Australian General Hospital]] from 19 Feb - 5 Mar 1919 with a general, unidentified infection. Discharged by the 5th Military District on 20 Apr 1919. | ||
==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
| + | Electoral Roll entries: 1922 at 204 South terrace, Fremantle, baker; 1925 at 33 Hillway, Nedlands, baker; 1931 at 110 Harold street, North Perth, baker; 1936 at 27 Aberdeen street, North Perth, baker; 1937 Wooroloo, baker; 1943 at 90 Stockley road, Bunbury, retired. | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | <references /> | + | <references />LUDLOW (Thomas Herbert), passed away November 22. loving husband of the late Julia Bertha. of 90 Stockley-road. Bunbury; loving father of Dick, Mary (Mrs |
| + | A. Scott) .- Philip and Molly (Mrs H Stenson); aged 70 years. So soon united. | ||
| + | LUDLOW (Thomas Herbert), loving father of Dick (35 Alexander-street, Wembley), father-In-law of Viv. grandpa of Graeme and Keith. | ||
| + | LUDLOW (Thomas Herbert) loving father of Mary (Mrs A. E. (Mick) Scott of 90 Stockley-road. Bunbury), father in-law of Mick (RAAF). grandpa of Nell and Janice. | ||
| + | LUDLOW (Thomas Herbert) loving father of Philip (Wooroloo), father-In-law of Marion. grandpa of Lois and Malcolm. | ||
| + | LUDLOW (Thomas Herbert). loving foster-father of Molly (Mrs R. Stenson, of 63 Central-avenue. Maylands). father in-law of Roy. | ||
| + | LUDLOW.-On November 22 at Perth, Thomas Herbert. Pal and true friend of K. C. Mayger and family (23 Ethel street. North Perth)<ref> The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954) Tue 23 Nov 1943 Page 1 Family Notices</ref></blockquote> | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
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| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Baker]] |
| − | [[Category:]] | + | [[Category:Church of England]] |
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Returned to Australia]] |
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[[Category:Gosnells]] | [[Category:Gosnells]] | ||
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | c1873 |
| Place of Birth | Strathalbyn, South Australia |
| Death | 22 Nov 1943, aged 70 |
| Place of Death | Perth, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 38 years, 9 months |
| Description |
5'4½" (1.64m) tall ; 151lbs 68.492 kg ; dusky complexion ; brown eyes ; brown hair |
| Occupation | Baker |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Arnold street, Gosnells |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs Julia Bertha Ludlow |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | 1845 |
| Date of Enlistment | 16 Dec 1914 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit/Formation | 14th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| Date of Embarkation | 20 Mar 1915 ‒ ?? Apr 1915 |
| Ship Embarked On | HMAT A9 Shropshire - Convoy 4 Melbourne to Alexandria |
| Date of Return | 8 Jan 1919 ‒ 11 Feb 1919 |
| Ship Returned On | SS Orsova |
| Fate | Returned to Australia (medical) |
| Monument | none as yet |
| Medals |
1914-15 Star British War Medal Victory Medal |
Pre War
Had served for 6 months with the Commonwealth Horse in South Africa during the Boer War. Married to Julia Bertha prior to arrival in WA (after 1908).
Electoral Roll entries: 1912 at 101 Glendower street, Perth, baker; 1916 Gosnells, baker.
War Service
Entered Blackboy Hill camp on 16 Dec 1914, and sent to Victoria for training. On 15 Feb 1915 he was allocated to the 4th reinforcement draft for the 14th Battalion travelling with them to Egypt, before transferring at Zeitoun on 30 Apr 1915 to the 13th Army Service Corps Company - Field Bakery with a new Regimental Number of 5300. On 21 May 1915 he embarked for Mudros where his unit was aboard HMT Derfflinger, arriving there on 26 May 1915. On 29 May 1915, along with the majority of his unit he sailed by trawler for Imbros Island where they established a bakery.
On 14 Jun 1915 he was appointed Lance Corporal, and on 7 Jul 1915 he was admitted to the 25th Casualty Clearing Station on Imbros with pneumonia. On 18 Jul 1915 he boarded HMHS Neuralia and was transferred to the 16th Stationary Hospital at Mudros on Lemnos Island. Discharged to duty on 24 Jul 1915, he rejoined his unit on Imbros. On 1 Dec 1915 he was promoted Corporal and on 3 Jan 1916 he disembarked from HMT Tunisian in Alexandria Harbour, Egypt.
At Alexandria on 23 Mar 1916 Thomas and his unit embarked for Marseilles, France on the SS Simla, arriving there on 30 Mar 1916. From 23 May until 7 Jun 1916 Tom was in the 1st Australian General Hospital in France being treated for febrile diarrhoea, rejoining his unit on 7 Jun 1916. He was granted UK leave from 25 Oct until 5 Nov 1916. On 24 Nov 1916 in Rouen he was charged with "While on Active Service , neglect of duty viz allowing 5 rations of bread to be damaged and unfit for use". He was admonished and ordered to pay for the bread damaged. (1 shilling, 1 pence or 11 cents). The same day he was also charged with "While on Active Service, disobedience of orders viz allowing an unprotected fire in the lines." For his he received a Severe Reprimand.
On 17 Nov 1917 he was granted another leave to the UK, until 5 Dec 1917. On 3 Jun 1918 he accidentally injured his left thumb and was sent to the 1st Australian General Hospital. On 10 Jun 1918 he was transferred to the 73rd General Hospital at Trouville, and released to depot on 18 Jun 1918. Transferred to the Base Depot on 25 Jul 1918, and rejoined his unit the 1st Field Bakery on 29 Jul 1918. On 10 Oct 1918 he was promoted Temporary Sergeant.
Back in Australia he was admitted to the 8th Australian General Hospital from 19 Feb - 5 Mar 1919 with a general, unidentified infection. Discharged by the 5th Military District on 20 Apr 1919.
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1922 at 204 South terrace, Fremantle, baker; 1925 at 33 Hillway, Nedlands, baker; 1931 at 110 Harold street, North Perth, baker; 1936 at 27 Aberdeen street, North Perth, baker; 1937 Wooroloo, baker; 1943 at 90 Stockley road, Bunbury, retired.
Notes
LUDLOW (Thomas Herbert), passed away November 22. loving husband of the late Julia Bertha. of 90 Stockley-road. Bunbury; loving father of Dick, Mary (Mrs A. Scott) .- Philip and Molly (Mrs H Stenson); aged 70 years. So soon united. LUDLOW (Thomas Herbert), loving father of Dick (35 Alexander-street, Wembley), father-In-law of Viv. grandpa of Graeme and Keith. LUDLOW (Thomas Herbert) loving father of Mary (Mrs A. E. (Mick) Scott of 90 Stockley-road. Bunbury), father in-law of Mick (RAAF). grandpa of Nell and Janice. LUDLOW (Thomas Herbert) loving father of Philip (Wooroloo), father-In-law of Marion. grandpa of Lois and Malcolm. LUDLOW (Thomas Herbert). loving foster-father of Molly (Mrs R. Stenson, of 63 Central-avenue. Maylands). father in-law of Roy.
LUDLOW.-On November 22 at Perth, Thomas Herbert. Pal and true friend of K. C. Mayger and family (23 Ethel street. North Perth)[1]
External Links
- ↑ The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954) Tue 23 Nov 1943 Page 1 Family Notices