Regimental number | 5661 |
Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Machinist |
Address | 23 Belmore Street, Rozelle, Sydney, New South Wales |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 27 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs E G P Carr, 23 Belmore Street, Rozelle, Sydney, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 3rd Battalion, 18th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/20/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty as runner under heavy fire. (Hermies 15 April 1917). Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in New South Wales Garden of Remembrance |
Medals |
Military Medal 'At HERMIES, FRANCE, on 15th April 1917 for conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty, during an enemy attack Pte. CARR carried urgent messages through an intense barrage to a post 1000 yards in front on support line. Twice this runner went out, the ground being swept by rifle and gun fire the whole time. He sets a splendid example of gallantry.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death |