Thomas E. Welsh

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History

Thomas Ernest Welsh was born at Stawell, Victoria. His parents were Oliver Welsh and Augusta G. Welsh of 79 Barkly St, Ballarat East. Tom Welsh enlisted for service during World War One on 07 October 1916. A member of the 6th Battalion he was wounded in action on 04 October 1917 in France with a severe gunshot wound to the left arm and shoulder which resulted in amputation.

After the war Tommy Welsh ran a kiosk outside the National Mutual building on the corner of Sturt Street and Lydiard Street, Ballarat. He was described as a real character, and did a good trade in confectionary sold to the office girls in Lydiard Street.[1]

Legacy

World War One service recognised on the Ballarat Avenue of Honour.

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Notes

References

  1. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/groups/711888238989968/posts/2332279183617524/?comment_id=2332306513614791&notif_id=1680071862962801&notif_t=feedback_reaction_generic&ref=notif, accessed 30 March 2023.

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External links

https://bih.federation.edu.au/index.php?title=Thomas_E._Welsh&action=edit

--Beth Kicinski 18:46, 24 August 2013 (EST); --Clare K.Gervasoni 00:20, 30 March 2023 (AEDT)

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