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Thomas Curnow

Private

57th Battalion

Medals Earned

  • British War Medal
  • Victory Medal

Tree Information

  • Species: Fraxinus angustifolia oxycarpa
  • Planted By: Miss E. James
  • Plaque: 2845

Additional Info

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Biography

Thomas Curnow (SN 3135) was born in Ballarat and attended the Dana Street State School. He was a 33 year old boot maker when he enlisted on 27th October 1916. He was posted to the 57th Infantry Battalion and embarked from Australia in December on board the Medic . After several months with the 15th Training Battalion in England, he was posted to France with the 57th Battalion. He suffered a gun shot wound to the leg in October 1917 and was evacuated to England. He rejoined his unit in June but was killed near Amiens in the very heavy fighting of August 8th 1918. He was 35 years of age and is buried in the Heath Cemetery, Harbonnieres, France.

Location in Ballarat Avenue of Honour