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Wilfred Francis De Courcy PATTEN

Regimental number3104
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationClerk
AddressCroydon, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinFather, W Patten, Tarrawiniga Liverpool Road, Croydon, Sydney, New South Wales
Enlistment date15 July 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll10 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name13th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/30/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on 6 September 1915
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Rollafc 8th Tng Squad
FateEffective abroad (still overseas)
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He rallied his men under heavy fire, and succeeded in driving the enemy back. Later he personally covered the withdrawal of his men. He was twice severely wounded.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169
Date: 4 October 1917

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