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Soldier Summary

Richard Jenkyn

Alternate Names
Last nameFirst name
CarrRichard
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
EventDatePlaceDetails
Residence[1]Leicester, England, U.K.
Enlisted[1]12/24/1914Melbourne (Australia)
Won Distinguished Conduct Medal[1] Villers-Bretonneaux, France
Joined RAF[1]1919
Sources

[1]Anzacs in Arkhangel: the untold story of Australia and the invasion of Russia, 1918-19