| Regimental number | 463 |
| Place of birth | Montrose, Western Australia |
| Place of birth | Montrose, Scotland |
| School | Townhead State School, Montrose, Western Australia |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Railway employee |
| Address | Perth, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, David Stephen, 28 James Street, Ladywell, Motherwell, Scotland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
| Unit name | 44th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/61/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 44th Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of death or wounding | Sailly-le-Sec, Somme Sector, France |
| Age at death | 28 |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 28 |
| Place of burial | Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemtery (Plot XIII, Row F, Grave No. 9), Fouilloy, France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 138 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: David and Mary Ann Strachan STEPHEN, 28 James Street, Ladywell, Motherwell, Scotland |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. While in command of a patrol he encountered two large parties of the enemy. He attacked each party in turn, captured some prisoners, and dispersed the remainder without any casualties among his own men. He set a splendid example of courage and initiative.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 191 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
