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Charles George CARR

Regimental number2270
Place of birthBrisbane Queensland
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
Addressc/o J Carr, Costin Street, Valley, Brisbane, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinDaniel Carr, on contractor work, Maintenance Department, Brisbane, Queensland
Enlistment date28 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentGunner
Unit nameField Artillery Brigade 3, Military District 1
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/31/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board Transport A22 Rangatira on 25 September 1914
Rank from Nominal RollGunner
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Field Artillery Brigade
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Conduct Medal


Recommendation date: 7-9 May 1915

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Supplement, No. 29455 (28 January 1916); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 44 (6 April 1916).

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', 3rd Supplement, No. 29522 (27 March 1916); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 79 (6 July 1916).

FateReturned to Australia 8 November 1918
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death1 January 1933
Place of burialToowong Cemetery

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