Tom McCluskey

1890–1917 (age 27)

Biography

Tom McCluskey was born in 1890 and became known for his energy on the Australian rules football field, earning admiration from teammates and supporters alike for his drive and camaraderie.

When war came he answered the call of duty, and in 1917 he was among those who gave their lives; he is commemorated on the Menin Gate in honor of his sacrifice.

Also buried at Menin Gate

Francis Edward Bradshaw-Isherwood
1869–1915 (age 46)
Menin Gate
Francis Edward Bradshaw-Isherwood was a military officer who died in 1915 and is commemorated at the Menin Gate.
Euan Lucie-Smith
1889–1915 (age 26)
Menin Gate
Military officer remembered at the Menin Gate for his leadership in 1915.
Jack Cooper
1889–1917 (age 28)
Menin Gate
Jack Cooper was an Australian rules football player who died in 1917 and is commemorated at the Menin Gate.
Les Lee
1894–1917 (age 23)
Menin Gate
Les Lee was an Australian rules football player who died in 1917 and is commemorated at the Menin Gate.
Les James
1890–1917 (age 27)
Menin Gate
Les James, 1890–1917, is remembered at the Menin Gate for bringing sporting resilience to his wartime service.
Francis Lempriere Davy
1887–1917 (age 30)
Menin Gate
Military officer honored at the Menin Gate after his death in 1917.