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
Electoral Roll entries: 1936 - 1943 in Railway parade, Armadale, shop assistant
War Service
Enlisted in the CMF on 6 Mar 1941, and was a member of the 16th Australian Infantry Battalion (Cameron Highlander's Regiment) based at the Melville camp. Thomas was called up for full time service on 16 Dec 1941. On 11 Mar 1942 he was found to have been AWOL from 7:00am to 1:30pm on 9 Mar 1942. Fined 4/- and forfeited 6/- for the day's pay. Soon after on 10 Apr 1942 at Childers he was appointed Lance Corporal, and 11 days later on 21 Apr 1942 Acting Corporal. From 26 until 29 Apr 1942 he was in the care of the 8th Casualty Clearing Station at Helena Vale.
Thomas joined the AIF on 13 Jul 1942, and on 13 Aug 1942 he was made Lance Sergeant. From 18 Sep until 18 Oct 1942 he attended a course that he received an 83% pass on. In February 1943, along with the rest of the battalion he moved to the Northern Territory defensive line via Adelaide. On 19 Mar 1943
Discharged on 28 Mar 1946
Post War
Married Joyce Henrietta Stalker during 1949.
Electoral Roll entries: 1949 Fourth road, Armadale, barman; 1954 - 1977 Robin Hood avenue, Armadale, shop assistant; 1977 - 1980 at 22 Werndley street, Armadale, labourer
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