Background
DEACON, William Thomas was born on July 10, 1850 in Ipswich, Queensland. Son of W. T. Deacon and Louisa Shenton.
DEACON, William Thomas was born on July 10, 1850 in Ipswich, Queensland. Son of W. T. Deacon and Louisa Shenton.
Studied at private schools. Collegiate School, Ipswich.
Served South Africa, 2nd in Command 4th Queensland Infantry, subsequently in command (despatches twice, Companion of the Bath, Queen’s medal, four clasps). C. B. 1900; Staff Field Force Queensland, late of 13th Australian Light Horse Regiment (Queensland Mounted Infantry).
Club: United Service.
