| Regimental number | 2354 |
| Place of birth | Enmore New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Surveyor |
| Address | William Edward Street, Longueville, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M H Curling, William Edward Street, Longueville, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 17th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/34/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Field Company Engineers |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: Meritorious Service Medal Work during Ypres operations in September, October and November 1917 and at Pozieres and Bullecourt. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations east of YPRES in months of September, October, and November, 1917. Lance Corporal CURLING was frequently in charge of working paties under most dangerous circumstances, and invariably set a splendid example to his men by his courage and leadership. Lance Corporal CURLING did excellent work in operations at POZIERES and BULLECOURT.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
