Arthur Edward WHITEAR DCM

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Service Number:	1749
Enlisted:	Not yet discovered
Last Rank:	Lieutenant
Last Unit:	24th Infantry Battalion
Born:	Southwark, London, England, 8 January 1895
Home Town:	Bendigo, Greater Bendigo, Victoria
Schooling:	London, England
Occupation:	Hospital Wardsman
Died:	Deepdene, Victoria, Australia, 15 August 1968, aged 73 years, cause of death not yet discovered
Cemetery:	Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Melbourne Cremated. Memorial plaque, Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Plot Brind, Wall Q, Niche 343
Memorials:

16 Jul 1915:	Involvement Private, 1749, 24th Infantry Battalion, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '14' embarkation_place: Melbourne embarkation_ship: HMAT Demosthenes embarkation_ship_number: A64 public_note: ''
16 Jul 1915:	Embarked Private, 1749, 24th Infantry Battalion, HMAT Demosthenes, Melbourne
3 May 1917:	Honoured Distinguished Conduct Medal, For conspicuous gallantry and ability in attack on the tramway north of the Hindenburg Line, Favrieul on 3 May, 1917. After all officers had become casualties he assumed command of his company and held his position until ordered to retire, which he did in an orderly manner, showing high qualities of leadership. His action was most valuable as it gave ample time for the consolidation of the first objective.
16 Nov 1917:	Promoted AIF WW1, Lieutenant, 24th Infantry Battalion, Promoted to Lieutenant from 2nd Lieutenant.
20 Sep 1919:	Discharged AIF WW1, Lieutenant, 24th Infantry Battalion, Completion of service. Received 1914-1915 Star, British War and Victory Medals and Distinguished Conduct Medal

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