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LAWTON, Thomas
Personal Details
| Service Number: | 53252 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | Not yet discovered |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | 1st to 8th (QLD) Reinforcements |
| Born: | Not yet discovered |
| Home Town: | Not yet discovered |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Not yet discovered |
| Memorials: | Beaudesert War Memorial, Canungra War Memorial |
Service History
World War 1 Service
| 8 May 1918: | Involvement Private, 53252, 1st to 8th (QLD) Reinforcements, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '20' embarkation_place: Sydney embarkation_ship: RMS Osterley embarkation_ship_number: '' public_note: '' | |
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| 8 May 1918: | Embarked Private, 53252, 1st to 8th (QLD) Reinforcements, RMS Osterley, Sydney |
Personal Stories
Logan Village Museum
It is thought that Thomas started his Schooling at Logan Village State School, and later Thomas was educated at the Brisbane Grammar School. He was a great Rugby Union Player. After WW1 Thomas attended the University of Queensland.
Later attaining the credit of a Rhodes Scholar.
He is listed on the University of Queensland Roll of Honour.
Submitted 25 February 2023 by Coralyn Cowin
Logan Village Museum
Thomas was born 16th January 1899 in Waterford Queensland. He died in 1978 in Queensland but as yet we have not been able to establish his resting place.
His parents were James Thomas and Ruth Herbert nee Hall.
He attended the Logan Village State School and is listed on the Museum Honour Roll.
Submitted 30 April 2018 by Coralyn Cowin
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