TOMS, Vivian Arthur
| Service Numbers: | 520, Q249909 |
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| Enlisted: | 3 July 1916 |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | 12th Machine Gun Company |
| Born: | Bowen, Qld., 15 October 1886 |
| Home Town: | Bowen, Whitsunday, Queensland |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Grazier |
| Died: | 30 October 1969, aged 83 years, cause of death not yet discovered, place of death not yet discovered |
| Cemetery: |
Bowen General Cemetery, Qld |
| Memorials: |
World War 1 Service
| 3 Jul 1916: | Enlisted AIF WW1, Private, 520, 12th Machine Gun Company | |
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| 16 Dec 1916: | Involvement Private, 520, 12th Machine Gun Company, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '21' embarkation_place: Melbourne embarkation_ship: HMAT Medic embarkation_ship_number: A7 public_note: '' | |
| 16 Dec 1916: | Embarked Private, 520, 12th Machine Gun Company, HMAT Medic, Melbourne |
World War 2 Service
| 25 May 1942: | Involvement Private, Q249909, not alllocated Enlistment Register | |
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| 25 May 1942: | Enlisted | |
| 25 May 1942: | Enlisted Australian Military Forces (Army WW2), Private, Q249909 | |
| 27 Aug 1942: | Discharged |
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Military Medal
'During operations at MESSINES 7th to 12th June 1917, when the supply of ammunition was very low he searched for and kept up a supply, which he obtained from the dead, despite the fact that the enemy shell fire was extremely violent. During the whole of the operations he displayed great courage and devotion to duty, thus setting an excellent example to others.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219
Date: 20 December 1917
Bar to Military Medal
'In the operations against the HINDENBURG LINE Est of LE VERGUIER on 18th September 1918. In the advance towards the second objective this N.C.O.'s officer was wounded. he immediately took command of the section and showed great skill and leadership in the way he took his men over the open. By careful use of the ground he kept down casualties, and in the final objective so sited his guns, that they were used with good effect against the enemy. He set a splendid example to all.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115
Date: 10 October 1919
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