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Charles CURTAYNE

Regimental number776
Place of birthChewton Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
AddressEureka Street, Chewton, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinMother, Mrs A R Curtayne, Eureka Street, Chewton, Victoria
Enlistment date18 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentDriver
Unit name7th Battalion, G Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/24/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A20 Hororata on 19 October 1914
Regimental number from Nominal Roll2588
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Field Artillery Brigade
FateEffective abroad (still overseas)
Medals

Military Medal

'At WESTHOEK on 2nd, 3rd and 4th October, 1917, although the Battery was short of Officers, and in the absence of the Captain, these N.C.O.s [CURTAYNE and 485 F. GARDINER] attended to the ammunition supply - personally conducting and regulating the work of the Drivers along the Road - showing great devotion to duty, and strict attention to the welfare of the horses.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31
Date: 7 March 1918

Other detailsMedals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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