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Soldier Summary

William Frederick Quarrell

Military History

Rank: Gunner

Unit: Australia. Australian Army. Australian Imperial Force (1914-1921).

Serial Number: 10897 (AIF); 133059 (British Army)

Medals Awarded
  • Distinguished Conduct Medal (D.C.M.)[1]
Notes

Occupation: timber worker. Served in AIF 5th Artillery Brigade and 45th Battalion Royal Fusiliers.

Events
EventDatePlaceDetails
Residence[1]Perth, Australia
Enlisted[1]09/07/1915Blackboy Hill, WA (Australia)
Won Distinguished Conduct Medal [1]Russia
Birth1897 (?)
Sources

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