| Regimental number | 701 |
| Place of birth | Ulverstone, Tasmania |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Address | Zeehan, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Height | 5' 5.375" |
| Weight | 112 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Albert Stebbins, 35 Wilson Street, Zeehan, Tasmania |
| Previous military service | 91st Infantry |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Claremont, Tasmania |
| Rank on enlistment | Lance Corporal |
| Unit name | 40th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/57/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 40th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This officer, in charge of a fighting patrol of eight men with a Lewis gun, went out to obtain identification by the capture of a prisoner. He located an enemy patrol, which put up a stubborn fight, in which a Lewis gun was knocked out, but he brought back the necessary identification, after killing three and wounding two of the enemy, having handled the situation with skill and judgment.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
