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Fred George STARLING

Regimental number2789
Place of birthDiamond Creek Victoria
ReligionMethodist
OccupationOrchardist
AddressDiamond Creek, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation31
Next of kinFather, George D Starling, Diamond Creek, Victoria
Enlistment date16 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name24th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/41/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 27 October 1915
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll8th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 24 August 1918
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll)*Fred spelt Frederick
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. As a company scout he has done most valuable work, and in the advance showed great courage and initiative in finding and leading the way through gaps in the enemy wire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189
Date: 8 November 1917

Military Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62
Date: 19 April 1917

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