| Regimental number | 5675 |
| Place of birth | Mologah, Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Machinist |
| Address | 25 South Street, Fremantle, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, J D Carrington, 25 South Street, Fremantle, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 11th Battalion, 18th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/28/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal For gallant work at Mont de Merris near Strazeele on night of 2-3 June 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'In the operations against the enemy position at MONT DE MERRIS near STRAZEELE on night 2nd/3rd June, 1918, Private CARRINGTON did gallant work as a Company Stretcher Bearer. Regardless of danger he repeatedly dressed the wounded and carried them to the Aid Post under heavy enemy shell fire. He worked untiringly until all the wounded had been cleared and by his efforts undoutably saved the lives of many men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 412 Pte James Edward CARRINGTON, 11th Bn, killed in action, 25 April 1915. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
