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Charles Ernest CURRAN

Regimental number4166
Place of birthMelbourne Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFactory hand
Address17 Mill Street, Pyrmont, Sydney, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinSister, Mrs E C O'Connor, 17 Mill Street, Pyrmont, Sydney, New South Wales
Enlistment date7 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name13th Battalion, 13th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/30/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on 20 December 1915
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll45th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Recommendation date: 9 April 1918

FateReturned to Australia 22 September 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'For his courage and disregard for danger during enemy attack near DERNANCOURT South West of ALBERT on April 5th, 1918. Under terrific rifle and artillery fire this N.C.O. carried wounded men to the R.A.P. His work inspired the remainder of the stretcher bearers and earned the praise and confidence of his Company.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185
Date: 27 November 1918

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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