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Thomson J A Bty-QMS-20160

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Volunteers of Essendon and Flemington, 1914-1918

Thomson J A Bty QMS 20160 John Alexander 8 FAB 30 Clerk Married Meth

Address: Ascot Vale, Queens Ave, "Carshalton"

Next of Kin: Thomson, F, Mrs, wife, "Carshalton", Queens Ave, Ascot Vale

Enlisted: 1 Feb 1916

Embarked: A7 Medic 20 May 1916

Awards: Meritorious Service Medal

Mrs. Thomson, of "Carshalton," Queen's avenue, Ascot Vale, has received word that her husband, Q.M.S. J. A. Thomson, has been awarded the meritorious medal in France. Prior to enlisting he was employed on the clerical staff of the P.M.G.'s Department, and was an old scholar of the Essendon State School.

ROLL OF HONOR. (1918, August 29). The Essendon Gazette and Keilor, Bulla and Broadmeadows Reporter (Moonee Ponds, Vic. : 1914 - 1918), p. 4 Edition: Morning. Retrieved August 10, 2012, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article74607004

Quarter Master Sergeant John Alexander THOMSON

This NCO is Clerk to the Brigade Major, RA, which position he has held for the last twelve months. He is possessed of considerable ability and energy, and is most enthusiastic in his work, of which he has mastered all details. A very valuable man in the position he occupies.

Period covered by this recommendation 22 September 1917 to 24 February 1918.

Recommended for Meritorious Service Medal 4 March 1918

https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/records/awm28/1/awm28-1-154part2-0060.pdf