MacKereth, Thomas Henry ([Mackeradtz])

Personal Details

SurnameMacKereth
First nameThomas
Middle nameHenry
Other names[Mackeradtz]
Date of birth07/06/1890
Place of birthMuttaburra, Qld

Details

Son of William Henry [Mackeradtz] and Mary Rose. [Ref: 1890/000047]
Siblings:
Thomas Henry – 7 Jun 1890
Alice – 5 Feb 1896

Thomas served in both World Wars in the Australian Army reaching the rank of Captain in World War II.

War Records

Conflict

ServiceAustralian Army
Service numberQ185100
Date of enlistment27/12/1939
Locality of enlistmentRockhampton, Qld
Place of enlistmentRockhampton, Qld
Next of kinEdith MacKereth
Date of discharge20/10/1945
Posting at dischargeArea 61B Recruiting Staff
RankCaptain
Prisoner of war

No

Source

www.ww2roll.gov.au

Notes

Thomas also served in World War I.

 
Conflict

ServiceAustralian Army
Service number3596
Date of enlistment13/08/1915
Place of enlistmentBrisbane, Qld
Next of kinWilliam Henry MacKereth [Father]
Date of discharge20/05/1918
Posting at discharge2nd Pioneers
RankLance Sergeant
Prisoner of war

No

Source

www.awm.gov.au/database

Notes

Thomas was a 25 year old Storeman from Alpha Queensland. On enlisting he gave his address as Alpha Police Station.