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Peter JARRY

Regimental number6O5
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationHorse driver
AddressEddington, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinmother, Mrs Elizabeth Jarry, Eddington, Victoria
Enlistment date28 September 1915
Rank on enlistmentSapper
Unit nameNo 1 Mining Corps
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 20 February 1916
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Tunnelling Company
FateReturned to Australia 31 May 1919
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during a time of great enemy activity. His gallant actions and energy have always set a first rate example to his men under conditions of extreme difficulty. He has not missed a single day's duty in twenty two months on active service.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31
Date: 4 March 1919

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