| Regimental number | 1579 |
| Place of birth | Manilla New South Wales |
| Other Names | Alfred Royal |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Motor driver |
| Address | Camden, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, Alfred Stafford, Brownlow Hill, Camden, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 1st Light Horse Regiment, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/6/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT SS Hawkes Bay on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Comissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Divisional Ammunition Column |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On the morning of the 13th October, 1917, this N.C.O. was in charge of a detail of ammunition wagons on the MENIN ROAD, east of YPRES. Enemy shelling blocked the road by disabling a wagon in front of this N.C.O.'s party. This N.C.O. went forward and cleared the road of the disabled wagon, which was holding up the whole traffic, and which had been deserted by its own men. Shelling at this point was very heavy. His action enabled the block on the road to be cleared, and he showed great coolness and resourcefulness in relieving an awkward and dangerous situation. His action deserves special recognition. Awarded Military Medal 2nd December, 1917.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |
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