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John George TARRANT

Regimental number689
Place of birthMudgee New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationBaker
AddressGarwood, Wyong, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinMother, Mrs L J Tarrant, Garwood, Wyong, New South Wales
Enlistment date14 March 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name20th Battalion, B Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/37/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on 25 June 1915
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll20th Battalion
FateEffective abroad (still overseas)
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'During operations at Mont St. Quentin on 31 August, 1918, he located a strong post which was causing casualties. He immediately worked along an embankment, bombed and charged the strong post single handed putting two machine guns out of action and killing or capturing the crews.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 35
Date: 15 April 1920

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