Regimental number | 3002 |
Place of birth | Tumbarumba New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Police constable |
Address | Orange, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 29 |
Next of kin | Father, Ruston Stephenson, Walwa PO, Walwa, Upper Murray, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 58th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/75/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A19 Afric on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 58th Battalion |
Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations north east of Bellicourt, 29 September 1918 - 1 October 1918. He worked all night 29-30 Continuously under fire, reorganizing parties who were wandering in front of our line, bringing them into the front trench,and then guiding them across to their position on the left flank. He also brought in a considerable number of wounded men who were lying out in front of the line. Throughout he did excellent work.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 20 Date: |