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Arthur William FARMER

Regimental number334
Place of birthNormanby Hill Queensland
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFireman
AddressNormanby Terrace, Normanby Hill, Brisbane, Queensland
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation33
Next of kinMrs Elizabeth L Farmer, Normanby Terrace, Normanby Hill, Brisbane, Queensland
Enlistment date25 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name9th Battalion, C Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/26/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board Transport A5 S.S. Omrah on 24 September 1914
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll9th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Unspecified


Two and one-half years continuous loyal service. Valuable services on many occasions.
Recommendation date: 10 March 1917

Distinguished Conduct Medal (Awarded)


Excellent services and devotion to duty as Transport Sergeant during period February - September 1917.
Recommendation date: 28 September 1917

FateReturned to Australia 5 April 1919
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as transport Sergeant. His work at all times has been worthy of the highest praise, and all duties entrusted to him have been carried out in a most capable manner. He rendered valuable service to his unit during heavy fighting by getting forward rations under the most difficult conditions.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 137
Date: 30 August 1918

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