| Regimental number | 1711 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Muswellbrook, New South Wales |
| Other Names | Richard Edward |
| School | Muswellbrook, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Coach painter |
| Address | Moree, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Elizabeth Jane Dunn, George Street, Windsor, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Moree, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 30th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/47/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 1711A |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'In the operations north west of POZIERES, this man was a Battalion runner. During the period 29th/30th August, 1916, he worked for 48 hours without rest and was continually exposed to the greatest danger from shells and snipers. His courage and devotion to duty are very highly commended.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Name entered on Embarkation Roll as Edward DUNN. |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Rookwood Necropolis (Methodist/Independent Section, unmarked grave: Section 4B, Grave No. 48), Sydney, New South Wales |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
