| Regimental number | 741 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farm hand |
| Address | Neville PO, Neville via Blayney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, William Darrington, Neville PO, Neville via Blayney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 36th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/53/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 35th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Work near Bray on 22-23 August 1918.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| 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: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
