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David CARTER

Regimental number2714
Place of birthSligo, Ireland
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressCastlereagh Street, Sydney, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinMother, Mrs M Carter, Strandhill, County Sligo, Ireland
Enlistment date28 June 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll1 July 1915
Place of enlistmentLiverpool, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name2nd Battalion, 8th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/19/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A54 Runic on 9 August 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Conduct Medal


Conspicuous bravery at Pozieres, 23-25 July 1916.
Recommendation date: 29 July 1916

Distinguished Conduct Medal


Displayed magnificant courage at Pozieres during period 23-25 July 1916.
Recommendation date: 30 July 1916

FateReturned to Australia 6 May 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, CARTER David

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