DEAM, Thomas
| Service Number: | 5 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | 18 August 1914, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Last Rank: | Lieutenant |
| Last Unit: | 4th Divisional Signal Company |
| Born: | Bairnsdale, Victoria, 1 July 1888 |
| Home Town: | Bairnsdale, East Gippsland, Victoria |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Saddler |
| Died: | Natural causes, South Australia, 28 November 1960, aged 72 years |
| Cemetery: |
Centennial Park Cemetery, South Australia |
| Memorials: |
Biography contributed by David Smallacombe
Military Cross, Recommended 27th June 1916
"For conspicuous gallantry and good work when in charge of a divisional signal station close to the firing line for a prolonged period"
Source: Commonwealth Gazette No.176 Date 30 November 1916
Bar to Military Cross, Recommended 2nd October 1917
"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to dutywhenin charge of a party burying a cable to the front line. As the party was assemblingthe enemy opened an intense barrrage, during which he was blown up and badly bruised by a shell. Although severely shaken, he remained at his post until the task was completed."
Source: Commonwealth Gazette No.120 Date 7th August 1918
Biography
Awarded the Military Cross (Recommended 27th June 1916)
"For conspicuous gallantry and good work when in charge of a divisional signal station close to the firing line for a prolonged period" - Source: Commonwealth Gazette No.176 Date 30 November 1916
Awarded Bar to the Military Cross (Recommended 2nd October 1917)
"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of a party burying a cable to the front line. As the party was assembling the enemy opened an intense barrrage, during which he was blown up and badly bruised by a shell. Although severely shaken, he remained at his post until the task was completed." - Source: Commonwealth Gazette No.120 Date 7th August 1918
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