| Regimental number | 2253 |
| Place of birth | Ballarat Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Horse driver |
| Address | 193 York Street, Subiaco, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Ellen Annie Stokes, 193 York Street, Subiaco, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 51st Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/68/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A28 Miltiades on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 51st Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Sergeant Stokes led a section of bombers, against some machine gun positions, which were holding up the advance of the flank of his company. All the section except himself became casualties; but two of the guns were put out of action, and their detachment killed, and then Sergeant Stokes attacked the remaining gun single handed, and captured it killing or wounding all the crew. During all this time he was under machine gun fire of great severity. On returning to his platoon, he found his commander had become a casualty and he at once took command, and led the men forward. His very gallant behaviour and coolness under fire of the heaviest description were an example worthy of the highest praise.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
