Difference between revisions of "Thomas Flavin"
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==Pre War== | ==Pre War== | ||
| − | + | Thomas is listed in the 1905 Post Office Directory as living at Mungari, a repairer. Western Australian Railway records record him beginning with them on 6 Apr 1904 at Mungaie, 20 km west of Klagoorlie. In July 1905 he was transferred to Dedari west of Coolgardie, but that he left their service in 1907 without notice. | |
| − | + | Electoral Roll entries: 1912 - 1913: mill hand at Bartons Mill; 1916 - 1917, Canning Mills, sleper hewer | |
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==War Service== | ==War Service== | ||
| + | Thomas enlisted on 9 Mar 1915 and was sent to join the No. 12 Depot Company at Northam. On 16 Apr 1915 he was allocated to 'D' Company of the 28th Battalion, but this was later changed to the 10th Reinforcement draft for the 11th Battalion. With them, on 6 Jun 1915 Thomas boarded [[HMAT A2 Geelong]] in Fremantle | ||
| + | On 25 Oct 1915 Thomas was taken on strength by the [[11th Battalion]] and was posted to 'A' Company. | ||
| − | + | Thomas was charged on 28 Jan 1916 at Tel-el-Kabir, Egypt with beimg AWOL from 6:00am until 11:20 pm on 28 Jan 1916, and forfeited the day's pay. Thomas, along with his unit embarked in Alexandria on 29 Mar 1916 for France, and disembarked at Marseilles on 5 Apr 1916. | |
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| + | On 19 May 1916 a Court Martial No. 5387 found Thomas guilty of being AWOL from 8:30am 12 May until 8:45pm on 15 May 1916, and sentenced him to 80 days Field Punishment No. 2, with the forfeiture of 67 day's pay (20 days Field Punishment was later waived). On 17 Jul 1916 Thoams was charged with having been drunk the previous day, and was awarded 7 days Field Punishmen No. 2. On 6 Aug 1916 Court Martial 5717 again dealt wih a period of AWOL, from 8:30am 1 Aug 1916 until 2:30pm 2 AUg 1916. Thomas wasa sentenced Thomas to two years imprisonment with hard labour. This was later remitted to 60 days Field Punishment No 2 and time served awaiting trial. A further Court Martial No. 8896, on 3 Apr 1917 found Thomas 'Not Guilty' (charge not listed). | ||
| + | Thomas was killed in action on 15 Apr 1917 at Louverval, mid-way between Bapaume and Cambrai. The battalion had been subject to an artillery attack at 4:00am followed by German troops attacking their positions. They were succesful in penetrating the front line position and engaging 'A' Company from the side before they were driven back. 'A" Companies forwar picquet was surronded by the enemy and the platoon manning it ran out of ammunition and was wipped out. It is probable that Thomas was one of those men. | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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[[Category:Soldier]] | [[Category:Soldier]] | ||
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[[Category:Sleeper cutter]] | [[Category:Sleeper cutter]] | ||
[[Category:Catholic]] | [[Category:Catholic]] | ||
Revision as of 17:48, 28 August 2023
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 24 Dec 1880 |
| Place of Birth | Waterford, Ireland |
| Death | 15 Apr 1917 |
| Place of Death | Louverval, France |
| Age at Enlistment | 32 years |
| Description | 5'4" (1.63m) 150lbs (60 kg), medium complexion, blue eyes and dark brown hair. |
| Occupation | Sleeper cutter |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Karrugullen, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Mother Mrs Julia Flavin |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | 2269 |
| Date of Enlistment | 9 Mar 1915 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Formation | 11th Battalion |
| Date of Embarkation | 6 Jun 1915 |
| Ship Embarked On | HMAT A2 Geelong |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Monument | Karragullen Memorial Roll |
| Medals |
1914-15 Star British War Medal Victory Medal |
Contents
Pre War
Thomas is listed in the 1905 Post Office Directory as living at Mungari, a repairer. Western Australian Railway records record him beginning with them on 6 Apr 1904 at Mungaie, 20 km west of Klagoorlie. In July 1905 he was transferred to Dedari west of Coolgardie, but that he left their service in 1907 without notice. Electoral Roll entries: 1912 - 1913: mill hand at Bartons Mill; 1916 - 1917, Canning Mills, sleper hewer
War Service
Thomas enlisted on 9 Mar 1915 and was sent to join the No. 12 Depot Company at Northam. On 16 Apr 1915 he was allocated to 'D' Company of the 28th Battalion, but this was later changed to the 10th Reinforcement draft for the 11th Battalion. With them, on 6 Jun 1915 Thomas boarded HMAT A2 Geelong in Fremantle
On 25 Oct 1915 Thomas was taken on strength by the 11th Battalion and was posted to 'A' Company.
Thomas was charged on 28 Jan 1916 at Tel-el-Kabir, Egypt with beimg AWOL from 6:00am until 11:20 pm on 28 Jan 1916, and forfeited the day's pay. Thomas, along with his unit embarked in Alexandria on 29 Mar 1916 for France, and disembarked at Marseilles on 5 Apr 1916.
On 19 May 1916 a Court Martial No. 5387 found Thomas guilty of being AWOL from 8:30am 12 May until 8:45pm on 15 May 1916, and sentenced him to 80 days Field Punishment No. 2, with the forfeiture of 67 day's pay (20 days Field Punishment was later waived). On 17 Jul 1916 Thoams was charged with having been drunk the previous day, and was awarded 7 days Field Punishmen No. 2. On 6 Aug 1916 Court Martial 5717 again dealt wih a period of AWOL, from 8:30am 1 Aug 1916 until 2:30pm 2 AUg 1916. Thomas wasa sentenced Thomas to two years imprisonment with hard labour. This was later remitted to 60 days Field Punishment No 2 and time served awaiting trial. A further Court Martial No. 8896, on 3 Apr 1917 found Thomas 'Not Guilty' (charge not listed).
Thomas was killed in action on 15 Apr 1917 at Louverval, mid-way between Bapaume and Cambrai. The battalion had been subject to an artillery attack at 4:00am followed by German troops attacking their positions. They were succesful in penetrating the front line position and engaging 'A' Company from the side before they were driven back. 'A" Companies forwar picquet was surronded by the enemy and the platoon manning it ran out of ammunition and was wipped out. It is probable that Thomas was one of those men.
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