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Clarence Cecil DARRINGTON

Regimental number741
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarm hand
AddressNeville PO, Neville via Blayney, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinFather, William Darrington, Neville PO, Neville via Blayney, New South Wales
Enlistment date23 February 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name36th Battalion, C Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/53/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on 13 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll35th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


'Work near Bray on 22-23 August 1918.'
Recommendation date: 9 September 1918

FateReturned to Australia 11 May 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations near BRAY on 22nd/23rd August, 1918. As a Lewis gunner, Private DARRINGTON did most excellent work. During the advance he gave timely and accurate covering fire and allowed his Company to advance. He engaged enemy machine guns which were maintaining a heavy fire on our troops and inflicted casualties on their crews and neutralised their fire. He himself rushed a dugout, and captured 10 prisoners. On reaching the final objective, he took his gun forward of our line and inflicted severe casualties on the enemy, especially during his counter attacks. Throughout, Private DARRINGTON made excellent use of his gun. His personal courage, tireless energy, and determination were of the highest order.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109
Date: 15 September 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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