| Regimental number | 1503 |
| Place of birth | Donald, Victoria |
| School | Donald State School, Victoria |
| Other training | Stott & Hoare's Commercial School |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Bank clerk |
| Address | Colonial Bank, Euroa, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Next of kin | Phillip E Carne, Colonial Bank, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 24th Battalion, 1st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/41/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 24th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal (Awarded Mention in Corps Orders) For valuable services throughout the operations in France since March 1916. Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches For highly meritorious service and devotion to duty as Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant of his Battalion throughout the operations of the Brigade in France. Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30107 (1 June 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 (4 October 1917). Recommendation date: Meritorious Service Medal For consistently good service in supplying rations to the font line even under exceptionally trying circumstances. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Died of disease |
| Place of death or wounding | France |
| Age at death | 32 |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 32 |
| Place of burial | Brookwood Military Cemetery (Plot IV, Row F, Grave No. 18), Surrey, England, England |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 101 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Philip and M.F. CARNE, National Bank of Australia, Euroa, Victoria. Native of Donald, Victoria |
| Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal 'This Warrant Officer has been characterized by his resource, initiative and a fine devotion to duty in a period from February until September 1917. Rations and general supplies were at all times made available even under exceptionally trying circumstances whilst occupying the front line. He has proved an indefatigable worker and constantly alert to means of aiding in efforts for the welfare of all ranks. He is at all times enthusiastic and thorough rendering constant good service to his Battalion.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Meritorious Service Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
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Street Address:
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