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Arthur ARCHINAL

Regimental number2517
Place of birthSingleton New South Wales
ReligionMethodist
OccupationFarmer
AddressDawson's Hill, Singleton, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Next of kinMother, Mrs Celina Archinal, Dawson's Hill, Singleton, New South Wales
Enlistment date3 August 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll14 August 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name36th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/53/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on 9 November 1916
Regimental number from Nominal Roll2517A
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll35th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 12 December 1918
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations near BRAY on 22nd August, 1918. Private ARCHINALL was a Company stretcher bearer. He displayed the utmost contempt of danger, and worked continuously carrying back wounded in spite of heavy machine gun and artillery fire. He organised and led stretcher bearer parties. Not only did the courage and pluck of this stretcher bearer set a fine example to his comrades, but he was also largely instrumental in saving the lives of many men.'

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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