Walter Stirling MACANSH

Regimental number147
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationStockman
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinFather, Aw Macansh, Brown Street, Hunter's Hill, New South Wales
Enlistment date2 September 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name6th Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/11/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A29 Suevic on 21 December 1914
Rank from Nominal RollCaptain
Unit from Nominal Roll6th Light Horse Regiment
Promotions

2nd Lieutenant


Unit: LH6
Promotion date: 15 June 1918

Lieutenant


Unit: LH6
Promotion date: 18 September 1918

Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Supplement No. 30169 (6 July 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 174 (11 October 1917).

FateReturned to Australia 28 June 1919
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has performed consistent good work throughout, and has at all times set a fine example of courage and determination.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 133
Date: 21 August 1917

Other detailsMedals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal