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Frederick James STAHL

Regimental number717
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationLinotypist
Address39 Addis Street, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinMrs F A Stahl, 39 Addis Street, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia
Enlistment date5 September 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name11th Battalion, F Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 2 November 1914
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll)Name does not appear on Nominal Roll
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion in going, under heavy fire, to the assistance of an observer, whose aeroplane had fallen in an exposed position near the enemy's trenches, and who was wounded. He carried him to a place of safety. Later, although wounded, he remained on duty in an advanced position until ordered away.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 184
Date: 14 December 1916

Date of death27 October 1965
Place of burialDenmark Cemetery

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