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Henry CARSON

Regimental number3276
Place of birthMelbourne, Victoria
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationSurgical bootmaker
Address23 George Street, East Melbourne, Victoria
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation27
Next of kinWife, Mrs S Carson, 23 George Street, East Melbourne, Victoria
Enlistment date3 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name6th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/23/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on 11 October 1915
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Conduct Medal


Personal courage, devotion to duty, and example to the men. Conspicuous good work and valuable services at Pozieres.
Recommendation date: 6 September 1916

FateNo details of fate entered on Nominal Roll
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous and consistent gallantry during operations. He has repeatedly carried out work under heavy fire, and has set a fine example. On one occasion he was buried by a shell, but, after a short rest recommenced work.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62
Date: 19 April 1917

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