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We remember Thomas Joseph Cosgriff
We remember Thomas Joseph Cosgriff
Timeline
Timeline
1896
employment
Printer
Australia
Source:8675060
enlistment
Melbourne Victoria
Australia
Source:8200329
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
2150
Australian Infantry
59th Battalion
Source:8675063
1916
death
Killed in Action
Thomas J Cosgriff was originally listed missing in 1916 but excavations in 2008 and subsequent testing confirmed his identity. Re-buried with full military honours in 2010.
Fromelles, Lille, Department du Nord Pas de Calais
France
Source:8675039
Source:8675063
19th July 1916
burial
Fromelles, Lille, Department du Nord Pas de Calais
France
IV. C. 9
Source:8675039
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas Joseph |
| Initials | TJ |
| Last Name | Cosgriff |
| Source | 8200329 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 2150 | Australian Infantry | 59th Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Cosgriff | father |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-07-21 | Roman Catholic |
Media
Media
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The Headstone of Private Thomas Joseph CosgriffPrivate Cosgriff served with the 59th Australian Infantry in France and fell there in 1916. Originally commemorated on the Memorial at VC Corner, he was re-buried with full military honours in 2010.
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Private Thomas Joseph Cosgriff of the AIFPrivate Cosgriff served with the 59th Australian Infantry in France and fell at Fromelles in 1916. Originally listed as missing, excavations in 2008 and subsequent testing confirmed his identity. He was re-buried in Pheasant Wood Military Cemetery in 2010 with full military honours.
Contributed by:
Anne1202
Communities
Communities
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The Somme Days 19 & 20, FromellesMore about The Somme Days 19 & 20, Fromelles
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Anne1202 | |
| Australian Imperial Force Embarkation Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Anne1202 | |
| Australian Imperial Force Nominal Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Anne1202 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Headstone of Private Thomas Joseph Cosgriff | Anne1202 | |
| Private Thomas Joseph Cosgriff of the AIF | Anne1202 |
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