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Born: 24th September 1892. Wilcannia, New South Wales, Australia. Birth Cert:38602/1892
Father: Michael J D'Arcy
Mother: Mary A D'Arcy. nee:.......
Norman Beade D'Arcy enlisted with D Company, 35th Battalion.
12th of October 1917
(BEAN; History of World War 1 Vol IV page 916)
Meanwhile, however, the German artillery was annihialating some parts of their line. All leaders
of Carr's three posts were out of action. Lieutenant: J F Adams was
Killed in Action and Lieutenant Norman Beade
D'Arcy MC and Lieutenant:
Harold Sydney Wyndham were wounded.
(BEAN; History of Word War 1 Vol IV page 922)
7th September 1918
Lieutenant: Norman Beade D'ARCY. 35th Battalion AIF. For conspicous gallantry
and devotion to duty when West of Bray on the 22nd August 1918. Lieut. D'ARCY displayed
considerable powers of leadership and great bravery; he led his platoon fearlessly, kept touch
with his flankand showed great initiative in handling his men, capturing about 50 prisoners and
one Machine-Gun. He set a fine example of cheerfulness, courage, determination and resourcefulness
to his whole company.
Michael and Mary D'Arcy had 3 children, 1 Girl and 2 boys. Cecilia H D'Arcy born 1887 at Wilcannia
, N.S.W. Birth Cert:36132/1887. Morgan D'Arcy born 1888 at Wilcannia, N.S.W. Cert: 37490/1888. and
Norman Beade D'Arcy born 1892 at Wilcannia, N.S.W. Cert: 38602/1892.
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