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Verden DEARDON

Regimental number4609
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressTownsville, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation29
Next of kinFather, C Dearden, Aitken Vale, Townsville, Queensland
Enlistment date11 October 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name9th Battalion, 14th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/26/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 31 January 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll9th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 7 June 1918
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his bombing section with great dash and initiative. After heavy fighting he captured the position, inflicting severe loss on the enemy. Throughout the day he set a splendid example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219
Date: 20 December 1917

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