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Thos. McCartney

Private

13th Light Horse

Medals Earned

  • British War Medal
  • 1914-15 Star
  • Victory Medal

Tree Information

  • Species: Populus Nigra Italica
  • Planted By: Mrs. McCartney
  • Plaque: 1347

Additional Info

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Biography

Thomas McCartney was a single 23 year old farmer at the time of his enlistment in Ballarat on the 17th of July 1915. His unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on the 23rd of November 1915. Thomas returned to Australia on the 2nd of July 1919, and was discharged due to the termination of his enlistment period on the 24th of August 1919.

Tree No. 1347

Location in Ballarat Avenue of Honour