'Near Lihons, on 9th and 10th Sugust 1918, he led his platoon boldly throughout, and, at a critical stage when the attacking company was suffering severe casualties he dashed forward with his men, reinforced the leading wave, and greatly assisted them to carry on the advance. He displayed marked coolness and gallantry whilst leading his men, and inspired them by his courage in the face of heavy fire. Later, when all officers of another company had become casualties, he took charge, re-organized it, and superintended the consolidation of the line taken up.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67
Date: 3 June 1919

Place of birth	Deloraine Tasmania
Religion	Methodist
Occupation	Teacher
Address	Punt Road, South Yarra, Victoria
Marital status	Single
Age at embarkation	23
Next of kin	Father, Rev J T 2Lt, 459 Punt Road, South Yarra, Victoria
Enlistment date	22 March 1915
Rank on enlistment	2nd Lieutenant
Unit name	6th Battalion, 15th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number	23/23/4
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on 7 March 1916
Rank from Nominal Roll	Lieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll	6th Battalion
Fate	Returned to Australia 19 August 1919
Medals	Military Cross 'Near Lihons, on 9th and 10th Sugust 1918, he led his platoon boldly throughout, and, at a critical stage when the attacking company was suffering severe casualties he dashed forward with his men, reinforced the leading wave, and greatly assisted them to carry on the advance. He displayed marked coolness and gallantry whilst leading his men, and inspired them by his courage in the face of heavy fire. Later, when all officers of another company had become casualties, he took charge, re-organized it, and superintended the consolidation of the line taken up.' Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: 3 June 1919
Other details	War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal

John Sayers Percival STAFFORD