EASTICK, Thomas Charles
| Service Numbers: | SX3295, 437351 |
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| Enlisted: | 3 September 1939, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Last Rank: | Brigadier |
| Last Unit: | Headquarters (2nd AIF) |
| Born: | Hyde Park, South Australia, 3 May 1900 |
| Home Town: | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Schooling: | Goodwood Public School |
| Occupation: | Engineer |
| Died: | Natural causes, Somerton Park, South Australia, 16 December 1988, aged 88 years |
| Cemetery: | Not yet discovered |
| Memorials: |
World War 1 Service
| 1 May 1920: | Promoted Sergeant, Joined Senior Cadets 1/7/1914. Joined Citizen Forces 1/7/1918. Promoted to Bombardier 1/10/1918. Sergeant 1/5/1920. Lieutenant 1/4/1922. Captain 1926 Major 1930. Lieutenant Colonel 1939 |
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World War 2 Service
| 3 Sep 1939: | Enlisted Colonel, SX3295, Adelaide, South Australia | |
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| 4 Sep 1939: | Involvement Colonel, 437351 |
Non Warlike Service
| 1 Oct 1939: | Promoted AIF WW1, Lieutenant Colonel, Commanding Officer 13 Field Brigade |
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World War 2 Service
| 1 Jul 1943: | Promoted Australian Army (Post WW2), Brigadier, CRA 7 Australian Division. CRA 9 Australian division 31/7/1943. Commander Kuching Force 1/9/1945 Administration Command 9 Division 1/12/1945. | |
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| 27 Feb 1946: | Discharged Colonel, SX3295, Headquarters (2nd AIF) |
Non Warlike Service
| 28 Jan 1950: | Involvement Australian Army (Post WW2), Brigadier |
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World War 2 Service
| Date unknown: | Enlisted Australian Military Forces (Army WW2), Colonel, 437351 |
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Brigadier Sir Thomas Charles Eastick C.M.G. D.S.O. E.D.
State President of RSL 1951-54 and 1962-1972. With his wife Lady Eastick who was also awarded a Life Membership for her work with the Women's Auxiliary, often undertaken with her husband. He recieved his accolade from her Majesty the Queen in Canberra during ANZAC week 1970.
His service to the RSL includes Vice-President national Executive. Member of the Defence Committee National Executive, RSL. Chairman of Trustees of Services Cemeteries, Poppy Day Trust and ANZAC Memorial Hall. Chairman Consultative Council of Ex-Serice Organisations of South Australia. Chairman of ANZAC DAY Committee. Chairman of the Women's Memorial Playing Fields Committee.Chairman Darby joan Cottages Scheme. Chairman of Girl in a Million. Chairman Defence and National Safety Committee, RSL. Chairman Land Settlement Committee Zone 5. Deputy Chairman World War 11 Services Welfare Fund. Chairman of the Violet Day Committee.
His work with Ex-servicemend Organisations includes Vice President El Alamein Group SA. Patron 2/7 Australian Field Regiment Unit.
his work in the broader community includes; Chairman of Marion Kindergarden Committee. Patron Holfast Bay Yacht Club. Member of Red Cross Society. Member Good Neighbour Council of SA. Member Committee Metal Industries Associatiton. Mtrember Charitable Purpose Committee of SA. . Member Betting Control Board. Federal President of Australia Day Council of Australia. State President Australia Day Council of S A. Honorary Commissioner Australia Forces Overseas Fund. Served for 31 years Justice of Peace.
**Joined the Senior Cadets 1/7/1914. Citizen Forces 1/7/1918. Promoted to Bombardier October 1918. Sergeant may 1920. Lt. April 1922. Captain 1926. Major 1930. Lt. Colonel 1939. Brigadier 1943.
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