| Regimental number | 2582 |
| Place of birth | Goulburn New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Clifford Street, Goulburn, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, Thos Dent, Clifford Street, Goulburn, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/18/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A54 Runic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Work near Hargicourt from 18-21 September 1918.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'In the operations near HARGICOURT from 18th to 21st September, 1918, L/Cpl. DENT was in charge of Headquarters runners and set a fine example of endurance and devotion to duty. For a couple of days there was little opportunity for sleep and many messages had to be carried through constant enemy shelling. He was cheerful and willing and took all more important messages himself and his example meant much to those associated with him. He also performed valuable work in guiding in relieving parties and his action throughout was worthy of the highest praise.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
