| Regimental number | 4654 |
| Place of birth | Dubbo, New South Wales |
| Other Names | WILSON, Henry |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | Talbragar Street, Dubbo, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Height | 5' 7.25" |
| Weight | 154 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, George Sterling, Clinton Street, Orange, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Served for 4 years in the Senior Cadets (Area 42A); 3 years in Citizen Military Forces (42nd Infantry); still serving at time of AIF enlistment. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 30th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/47/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
Enlisted as Henry WILSON. War service: Western Front Embarked sydney, 25 November 1916; disembarked Devonport, England, 29 January 1917. By Stautory Declaration, 13 February 1917, assumed true name of Roy George STERLING. Proceeded overseas to France, 25 April 1917. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Chemnitz', 7 July 1919; disembarked sydney, 8 September 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Sydney, 16 October 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Surname incorrectly entered on Embarkation Roll as STIRLING . |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, STERLING Roy George |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
