| Accession Number | PR05467 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Private Record |
| Record type | Collection |
| Measurement | Extent: .5 cm; Wallet/s: 1 |
| Object type | Letter |
| Maker |
Horne, S |
| Date made | c.1943 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
| Copying Provisions | Copyright expired. Copying permitted subject to physical condition. Permission for reproduction not required. |
Thomas, Kevin (Sapper, b.1921 - d.1942)
Description
Collection relating to the Second World War service of NX10440 Sapper Kevin Thomas, 2/1 Australian Railway Construction Company, Second Australian Imperial Force, Middle East, c 1943.
Wallet 1 of 1 – Consists of one letter from Major S Horne, Commanding Officer of 2/1 Australian Railway Construction Company, to Sapper Thomas’ friend, Miss Adame. In his letter, Major Horne informs Miss Adame of the circumstances of Sapper Thomas’ death and the arrangements made for his belongings.
History / Summary
Sapper Kevin Thomas enlisted to the Second Australian Imperial Force on 16 May 1941. He served with 2/1 Australian Railway Construction Company, Royal Australian Engineers, in the Middle East. On 9 November 1942, Sapper Thomas died as a result of injuries sustained in an explosion of a water heating apparatus. He is buried at Beirut War Cemetery, Lebanon.