| Regimental number | 1719 |
| Other Names | Stanley Crompton |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Twine dresser |
| Address | 2 William Street, Footscray, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Brother, James Gilchrist, 2 William Street, Footscray, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 23rd Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/40/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 22nd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Work at Herleville on 18 August 1918. Recommendation date: Bar to Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the attacks near ESTREES, east of PERONNE, on 3rd/4th October, 1918. In crossing a gully considerable resistance was met with among a group of shelters and bivouacs close to a quarry. Sergeant GILCHRIST collected a party of men and reinforced the scouts who had pushed on ahead and were engaged in a bayonet fight. He led this small party with splendid dash, killing two germans himself and securing several prisoners. On arrival at the objective he showed fine initiative in pushing his posts out on better ground in front, thus covering the remainder of the company. Next morning in a further attack he demonstrated his capabilities as a vigorous and daring leader. MM awarded 19th October, 1918.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: Bar to Military Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Medal & Bar, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
