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Frank Thomas BRENT

Regimental number168
Place of birthLincoln England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationClerk
AddressNar Nar Goon, Gippsland, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Next of kinMother, Mrs M Brent, 71A Princes Road, Kensington, London, England
Enlistment date20 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name6th Battalion, B Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/23/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on 19 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollCompany Sergeant Major
Unit from Nominal Roll6th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 10 May 1919
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in an attack. He took command of a party, and attacked an enemy strong point, capturing twenty prisoners and two machine guns. He also rendered valuable assistance in consolidating the captured position, and set a splendid example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95
Date: 27 June 1918

Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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