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Gerald Mosman CARR

Place of birthMelbourne, Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationArchitect
AddressHiawatha, New South Head Road, Rose Bay, Sydney, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinFather, A B Carr, Hiawatha, New South Head Road, Rose Bay, Sydney, New South Wales
Rank on enlistment2nd Lieutenant
Unit name24th Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/41/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on 10 May 1915
Rank from Nominal RollCaptain
Unit from Nominal RollPSL
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Unspecified


Powers of organisation, also valuable patrol work under heavy fire and attentions to the wounded. (Pozieres).
Recommendation date: 8 August 1916

Mention in Despatches


For gallant and skilful work as Platoon and later Company Commandeer in France since 26 March 1916. Also valuable rescue work.
Recommendation date: 15 September 1916

Member of the Order of the British Empire


Recommendation date: 4 February 1919

FateEffective abroad (still overseas)

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