| Regimental number | 74 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Patternmaker |
| Address | Cricklewood, Llewellyn Street, Balmain, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, Thomas Arnott, Cricklewood, 44 Llewellyn Street, Balmain, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st Battalion, Machine Gun Section |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/18/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board TRANSPORT A19 Afric on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Unsprcified* *Refers Gaba Tepe. |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry on the 30th May, 1915, in the neighbourhood of Gaba Tepe (Dardanelles) while serving in a machine gun section. Although engaged by two hostile machine guns which demolished the emp[lacement, Private Arnott served his gun whilst exposed to the enemy's fire until badly wounded. One hostile machine gun was destroyed.'
Source: 'London Gazette' No. 7673 Date: |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Northern Suburbs Crematorium |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
