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Stanley Gordon BOND

Regimental number2338
Place of birthTunstall, Victoria
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationFarm hand
AddressDarraweit Guim, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinMrs Ada Bond, Mitcham, Victoria
Enlistment date13 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name21st Battalion, 5th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/38/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board RMS Osterley on 29 September 1915
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll21st Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Conduct Medal


'When returning with other Stretcher Bearers he picked and carried to the front line a Lewis Gun the team of which had been put out of action. His quick appreciation and action were most valuable at this time.'
Recommendation date: 25 March 1917

FateReturned to Australia 21 December 1917
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He picked up a machine gun and took it to the front line under heavy fire, thereby saving a critical situation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 133
Date: 21 August 1917

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