David Standen

(Confirmed)

Born: 1 July, 1874

Died: 29 January, 1961

Biographical Summary:

A share farmer who enlisted in the AIF on 13 April 1917. He embarked for the UK on 2 August and arrived on 2 October 1917.

He joined the 35th Battalion, which was in a rest area near Ploegsteert, Belgium, on 8 February 1918. He was wounded (mouth) in action on 4 April 1918 at Villers-Bretonneux when there was a massive German attack on the town. He was evacuated to England for treatment and convalescence.

He embarked for Australia on 21 December 1918 and arrived on 4 February then was discharged medically unfit from the AIF on 6 April 1919. [JSB]

Recorded Names:

• David Standen

Service Number: 3378

Ranks:

• Held rank of Private

Organisations:

• Member of - 35th Battalion, AIF

Main Sources:

• STANDEN David Service Number 3378 Place of Birth Crowthorne England Place of Enlistment Sydney NSW Next of Kin Wife STANDEN Elizabeth (Webpage)
• First World War Embarkation Roll David Standen (Webpage)

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