Thomas Donald Neilson
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 19 Jan 1915 |
| Place of Birth | Armadale, Western Australia |
| Death | 17 Jan 1999, aged 84 |
| Place of Death | Armadale, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 27 years, 6 months |
| Description | 5'10" (1.78m) tall ; ; dark complexion ; brown eyes ; black hair ; scar on left leg |
| Occupation | Barman |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Address | Railway parade, Armadale, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Mother , Mrs Mary Neilson |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W9130 & WX29941 |
| Date of Enlistment | 17 Dec 1941 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit/Formation | 16th Australian Infantry Battalion (Cameron Highlanders Regiment) |
| Military Movement | |
| 1st Departure from Australia | |
| Journey Dates | 21 Nov 1944 |
| Journey Dates | ‒ 14 Sep 1945 |
| Post War Details | |
| Medals |
1939-45 Star Pacific Star Defence Medal War Medal 1939-45 Australian Service Medal 1939-45 |
Pre War
War Service
Enlisted in the CMF on 6 Mar 1941 and served with the 10th Australian Garrison Battalion and the 16th Australian Infantry Battalion. Thomas then joined the AIF on 13 Jul 1942.
Discharged on 28 Mar 1946
Post War
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