| Regimental number | 3777 |
| Place of birth | Ascot Vale, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Accountant |
| Address | 25 Barry Street, Kew Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Mary Dakin, c/o Bank of Australasia, Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 29th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/46/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A73 Commonwealth on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Division Headquarters |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Meritorious Service Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal 'For consistent and thorough attention to his duties from 25th February to 16th September, 1918. Sergeant DAKIN has served in the Administrative Office of this Division since December, 1916, and since October, 1917, has carried out the duties of "A" Clerk in a highly proficient manner.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Meritorious Service Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
