Thomas J. Kincade
Thomas Joseph Kincade served with the A.I.F. during World War One.
History
Thomas Joseph Kincade was born in Ballarat, the son of Thomas Joseph Kincade.[1] He was a blacksmith, and was living with his parents in George Street, Ballarat East. His father was a hotel keeper.[2]
Kincade joined the A.I.F., 39th Battalion, in July 1916.[1] He served in France, where he was sent to hospital, sick, on 25 November 1917, but rejoined his unit a week later. In April 1918 he received gun shot wounds to the feet, and was sent to Colchester Military Hospital on 10 April 1918. he was discharged from the 3rd Auxiliary Hospital on 20 May 1918. In August 1918 he attended a course in cold shoeing at the School of Farriery. In September 1918 he rejoined his unit in France.
Legacy
World War One service recognised on the Ballarat Avenue of Honour.
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 National Archives of Australia, World War I records, B2455, KINCADE THOMAS JOSEPH, SERN 3091, http://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/SearchScreens/BasicSearch.aspx accessed 1 January 2015
- ↑ 1914 Electoral Roll, Ballaarat, Ballaarat East
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--Beth Kicinski 11:43, 23 August 2013 (EST)