Regimental number | 2789 |
Place of birth | Diamond Creek Victoria |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Orchardist |
Address | Diamond Creek, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 31 |
Next of kin | Father, George D Starling, Diamond Creek, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 24th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/41/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
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: Military Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |