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Philip Schofield STOTT

Regimental number1092
ReligionMethodist
OccupationFarmer
Addressc/o Elvin J Stott, Wesley Vale, Tasmania
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Next of kinFather, John J Stott, Wesley Vale, Tasmania
Enlistment date29 September 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name15th Battalion, G Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/32/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A40 Ceramic on 22 December 1914
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll12th Battalion
FateEffective abroad (still overseas)
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He displayed great courage and initiative when commanding an important post. He succeeded in driving off an enemy attack, thereby being the means of saving a machine gun post which he was supporting,and which was of the utmost importance.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169
Date: 4 October 1917

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