Gordon G. Carpenter Story

Driver Gordon G Carpenter - Regimental number 2227

Born in Tunbridge Wells, Sussex, England. Gordon was a farm manager of 24 years and 6 months old when he enlisted on the 7th September 1914. His next of kin was his mother, Mrs R Carpenter, 32 Great Elms Road, Bromby, Kent, England. His religion was Church of England.

He was assigned to the Australian Reserve Park 1, Company 10
Gordon unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A26 Armadale on 20th October 1914.
HMAT A26 Armadale
Embarkment Roll
Gordon served in Egypt and suffered from orchitis before returning to Australia 27 August 1915.