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William STANSFIELD

Date of birth19 September 1877
Place of birthTodmordin England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationRailway employee
AddressSt James Street, Petrie Terrace, Brisbane, Queensland
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation37
Next of kinWife, Mrs W Stansfield, St James Street, Petrie Terrace, Brisbane, Queensland
Previous military service24th Australian Army Service Corps
Enlistment date19 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentLieutenant
Unit name5th Company Army Service Corps, 1st Light Horse Brigade Train
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board Omrah on 24 September 1914
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant-Colonel
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Light Horse Bridging Train
Promotions

Lieutenant Colonel


Unit: Desert Mounted Corps
Promotion date: 12 June 1917

Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Supplement No. 30169 (6 July 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 174 (11 October 1917). Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Supplement, No. 29845 (1 December 1916); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 (19 April 1919)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Second Supplement No. 30474 (14 January 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76 (23 May 1918).

FateEffective abroad (still overseas)
Other detailsMedals: Distinguished Service Order, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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