Date of birth | |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Motor salesman |
Address | Moray Street, New Farm, Brisbane, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 26 |
Next of kin | Father, Edward John Maplestone, E S & A Bank Ltd, Brisbane, Queensland |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Lieutenant |
Unit name | Auxiliary Mechanical Transport Company 3, Head-Quarters |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 25/113/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A34 Persic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Ammunition Sub Park |
Promotions |
Lieutenant Unit: Australian Corps MT Column Promotion date: |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Recommendation date: |
Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of lorries dumping ammunition. The dump was heavily shelled all day, and he remained a his post though wounded directing operations, and getting all the lorries away safely. By his courage and coolness he set a fine example to all who came into contact with him.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |