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Thomas Draper

Private

5th Pioneer Battalion

Medals Earned

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

Tree Information

  • Species: Populus Canadensis
  • Planted By: Miss H. Hill
  • Plaque: 3372

Additional Info

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Biography

Thomas Draper was born in Creagh, County Cork, Ireland was married and was employed as a Mechanic. He enlisted in Ballarat, Victoria at the age of 33. He volunteered and was stationed with the 30th Battalion, A Company later transferring to the 5th Pioneer Battalion with the Regimental number 1061. He was medically discharged due to epilepsy and Returned to Australia on the 11th of March 1921. Tree number 3372.

Location in Ballarat Avenue of Honour