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World War 1, Western Australia, TINDALL, 28 Battalion, 1915
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Overview
Group of soldiers including 1804 Walter Harold Alfred Tindall seated centre. -image associated with exhibit of Walter's original World War 1 tunic with Signals insignia
Historical information
Walter Tindal was born in Auckland, New Zealand. He enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force from Dairy Creek Station, outside Carnarvon in April 1915. Assigned to 28 Battalion as a Lance Corporal signaller, he embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on HMAT A64 Demosthenes on 23 July 1915. He served with the Battalion throughout the War and returned to Australia on 3 March 1919.
Sgt Tindall gained the skills and qualifications between the wars to become a Telephone Mechanic Grade 2. During World War 2, W78156 Sergeant Tindall served in 5th Line of Commications Signals. After World War 2, he continued his employment with the Postmaster General’s Department.
Details
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cwa-org-32-P2006.82.1b
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Contextual Information
The original World War 1 tunic worn by Walter Tindall may be found in the Communications Gallery at the Australian Army Museum of Western Australia. The displayed medal group is representative of those awarded for his military service in World War 1 and World War 2.
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Australian Army Museum of Western Australia
Australian Army Museum of Western Australia
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For his service, Walter Tindall was awarded the 1914-15 Star, the British War Medal, the Allied Victory Medal (World War 1), the War Medal 1939-45, and the Australian Service Medal (World War 2)
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