| Regimental number | 4432 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Glenferria, Victoria |
| Religion | Congregational |
| Occupation | Broker |
| Address | 34 Scott Street, Canterbury, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, C A Darling, 34 Scott Street, Canterbury, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 2, Reinforcement 6 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/30/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Trench Mortar Battery |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: Trn Mtr Btn Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: Trn Mtr Bty Promotion date: Captain Unit: ART Div 1 Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at Pozieres. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Spelt Frederick Brook Darling on NR |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry during a severe bombardment and enemy counter-attack. By keeping his guns in action until his ammunition was exhausted, and assisting to serve them himself, he greatly aided in repelling the attack.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 184 Date: Bar to Military Cross 'At Vortaverm, on 10th April 1918, after having to retire from his position, all his guns having been buried by enemy shell, he, with three men, brought into action under exceptionally heavy fire a mortar belonging to another unit, and fired several rounds into the enemy when practically surrounded by them. He was severely wounded, two of his three men were killed, while the third managed to fight his way back to his battery. The conduct of Captain Darling was of a high order, showing great courage and determination.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 119 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Cross, Bar to Militry Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
