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Arthur Henry LYDDALL

Regimental number184
Place of birthChichester England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationCarpenter
Addressc/o Mrs Redmond, Hay Street, Perth, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinMrs A Lyddall, 104 Elsby Road, Lavender Hill, London,England
Enlistment date17 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentSapper
Unit name3rd Field Company Engineers, Section 3
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/22/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board Transport A7 Medic on 2 November 1914
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollCaptain
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Pioneer Battalion
Promotions

Lieutenant


Unit: 1st Pioneer Btn
Promotion date: 1 July 1916

Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Not awarded.
Recommendation date: 6-9 August 1915

Mention in Despatches


'Conspicuous ability & valuable services at Pozieres.'
Recommendation date: 6 October 1916

Military Cross


'Consistently good work as Adjt of Bn from September 1916 - March 1917. Marked administrative ability and devotion to duty.'
Recommendation date: 7 March 1917

FateReturned to Australia 10 October 1918
Medals

Military Cross


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169
Date: 4 October 1917

Other detailsMedals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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