| Regimental number | 843 |
| Place of birth | Hawthorn, Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | Aintree Road, Malvern East, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Height | 5' 8" |
| Weight | 140 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, William Carrick, Aintree Road, Malvern East, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 24th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/41/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Machine Gun Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal (Altered to Military Medal) Work near Framerville on 9 August 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at Framerville near Amiens on the 9th August, 1918. When the Infantry had gone beyond their objective and exposed their flank, Sergeant Carrick quickly realising the danger moved two guns to the left flank under heavy Machine Gun fire and broke up a large party of the enemy who were trying to force their way into our flank. He saved the situation, and by silencing one enemy Machine Gun and keeping the sniping down, he enabled the infantry to withdraw to the correct line with few casualties, himself remaining in No Man's Land until the line had been consolidated.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Admitted to No 1 Canadian Stationary Hospital, Mudros, 22 December 1915 (tonsillitis); returned from hospital, 26 December 1915; disembarked Alexandria from Mudros, 10 January 1916 (general Gallipoli evacuation). Proceeded from Alexandria to join the British Expeditionary Force, 19 March 1916; disembarked Marseilles, France, 24 March 1916. Appointed Lance Corporal, 10 November 1916. Wounded in action, 16 March 1917 (gun shot wound, chest), and admitted to 6th Field Ambulance; transferred same day to Casualty Clearing Station; to 9th General Hospital, Rouen, 20 March 1917 (gun shot wound, abdomen wall); to Australian General Base Depot, Camiers, 1 April 1917; rejoined unit, 15 April 1917. Promoted Temporary Corporal, 4 May 1917; Corporal 17 July 1917. Marched in to Machine Gun Training Depot, Grantham, 4 November 1917; proceeded overseas to France, 1 March 1918. Commissioned as 2nd Lieutenant on probation, 6 January 1919; promoted Lieutenant, 6 April 1919. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ypiringa', 15 May 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 5 July 1919; appointment terminated (discharged), 3 September 1919. Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Box Hill Cemetery, Victoria |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, CARRICK William |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
