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Walter STAINES

Regimental number417
Place of birthLondon England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationCarpenter
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinAunt, Miss E Staines, 3 West Hill, Sydenham, England
Enlistment date6 April 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name26th Battalion, B Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/43/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 24 May 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll26th Battalion
FateEffective abroad (still overseas)
Medals

Military Medal

'During the attack on POZIERES RIDGE on the 4th to the 6th August, 1916, this Stretcher Bearer worked continuously for forty eight hours gathering in wounded from most exposed positions which were under shell-fire continuously. He showed the greatest coolness and courage under the most trying circumstances.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 184
Date: 14 December 1916

Date of death4 August 1933
Place of burialToowong Cemetery

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