Albert Frederick STAFFORD

Regimental number27751
Place of birthNewcastle, New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationClerk
AddressChester Street, Oakleigh, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18.6
Height5' 8.25"
Weight131 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs M M Stafford, 'Homeleigh', Chester Street, Oakleigh, Victoria
Previous military serviceServed for 4 years in the Senior Cadets; 6 months in the 47th Infantry, Citizen Military Forces; still serving at time of AIF enlistment.
Enlistment date8 May 1916
Place of enlistmentMelbourne, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentGunner
Unit nameField Artillery Brigade 15, Reinforcement 6
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/42/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A30 Borda on 20 October 1916
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll11th Field Artillery Brigade
FateReturned to Australia 12 May 1919
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He brought his machine gun into action at a critical time, and succeeded in extinguishing an enemy searchlight, thereby undoubtedly saving many casualties.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 174
Date: 11 October 1917

Discharge date17 August 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Napier', 12 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 17 August 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, STAFFORD Albert Frederick