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Ricnard Edgar HUMPHREYS

Regimental number1224
Place of birthMelbourne Vic
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationIronworker
Address32 Marshall Street, Surry Hills, Sydney, New South Wales
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinMrs R C Humphreys, 32 Marshall Street, Surry Hills, Sydney, New South Wales
Enlistment date28 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentDriver
Unit nameInfantry Brigade Train 4
AWM Embarkation Roll number25/97/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A39 Port Macquarie on 21 December 1914
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal RollArmy Service Corps
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Conduct Medal


Recommendation date: 4 March 1918

FateReturned to Australia 15 September 1918
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When on pack transport work, and frequently under fire, he always displayed great courage, and was a splendid example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31
Date: 4 March 1919

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