| Regimental number | 1685 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Storekeeper |
| Address | Dowling Street, Dungog, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M Dark, Dowling Street, Dungog, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 17th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/34/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A23 Suffolk on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 17th Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF17 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF17 Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Altered to Mention in Despatches. Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30448 (28 December 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57 (18 April 1918). Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During an attack by the enemy, all communications being cut, this officer was ordered to get in touch with the left company, and send back information of the general situation. He had to pass through heavy artillery and machine gun fire, but he succeeded in getting in touch with all concerned. To get in touch with the right company he had to pass over 300 yards of ground exposed to machine gun fire. His liaison work was most useful.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 1917 Pte Douglas Wade DARK, 5th Machine Gun Bn, died of wounds, 20 June 1916. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Castalia', 13 April 1919; appointment terminated (discharged), 1 August 1919. Also served in World War II: Service No NX71046 |
| Sources | NAA: B884, DARK Eric Wyndham |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
