Soldier Summary
Soldier Summary
Jenkyn, Richard
Alternate Names
Last name
First name
Last name
Carr
First name
Richard
Military History
Rank
Regimental Sergeant Major
Unit
Australia. Australian Army. Australian Imperial Force (1914-1921).
Serial Number
3635 (AIF)
Medals Awarded
- Distinguished Conduct Medal (D.C.M.)
Notes
Occupation: seaman. Served in AIF 2nd Field Artillery Brigade. Enlisted as Richard Carr.
Events
Event
Date
Place
Details
Event
Residence
Date
-
Place
Leicester, England, U.K.
Details
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Event
Enlisted
Date
12/24/1914
Place
Melbourne (Australia)
Details
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Event
Won Distinguished Conduct Medal
Date
Place
Villers-Bretonneaux, France
Details
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Event
Joined RAF
Date
1919
Place
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Details
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Sources
- Anzacs in Arkhangel: the untold story of Australia and the invasion of Russia, 1918-19
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