| Regimental number | 2106 |
| Place of birth | Berridale New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Beridale, via Cooma, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Father, John Suthern, Beridale, via Cooma, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 6th Light Horse Regiment, 14th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/11/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in New South Wales Garden of Remembrance |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On the morning of 29th October, 1917, east of WESTHOEK, drivers of the 113th Battery were engaged in packing ammunition to gun pits. The party came under very heavy enemy fire on the corduroy road and other ammunition carrying paries turned back. No. 2106 Driver Farquhar Henry SUTHERN together with two of his comrades, realising the importance of their task, proceeded to carry up their ammunition through the barrage. The action of these men inspired the remainder of the party to follow, with the result that the ammunition which was much required at the battery was duly delivered. This man has always set a high example to his comrades and his conduct on this occasion is deserving of special recognition. Awarded Military Medal 19th November, 1917.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Cousins: 2087 Driver Howard SUTHERN MM, 13th Field Artillery Brigade, returned to Australia, 8 May 1919; 12071 Pte Everard Edward Walter SUTHERN, 3rd Divisional Sanitation Section, returned to Australia, 18 December 1918. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
