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Rupert Charles BARNETT

Regimental number3142
Place of birthMelbourne, Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationClerk
Address56 Kororoit Creek Road, North Williamstown, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinFather, C Barnett, 56 Koroit Creek Road, North Williamstown, Victoria
Enlistment date13 July 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll13 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name6th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/23/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT RMS Osterley on 29 September 1915
Rank from Nominal RollRegimental Quartermaster Sergaent
Unit from Nominal Roll6th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal (not awarded).


Great courage and skill in leading men in attack, aiding materially in success of operations. (East of Ypres, 4-5 October 1917)
Recommendation date: 11 October 1917

FateReturned to Australia 31 March 1919

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