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Arthur SINGLE

Regimental number189
Date of birth--/01/1887
Place of birthMudgee New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressLewis Street, Mudgee, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation28
Next of kinSister, Mrs W J Hattersley, Lewis Street, Mudgee, New South Wales
Enlistment date30 March 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name26th Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/43/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 24 May 1915
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal Roll2nd Lieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll26th Battalion
Promotions

2nd Lieutenant


Unit: INF26
Promotion date: 9 September 1916

Lieutenant


Unit: INF26
Promotion date: 9 December 1916

FateReturned to Australia 3 March 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'During the attack on POZIERES RIDGE on 4th/5th August, 1916, he assumed command of the Company after all his Officers had become casualties. He showed keen judgement and foresight in the consolidation of his trenches and acted in a manner worthy of an experienced soldier.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 184
Date: 14 December 1916

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