| Regimental number | 12674 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Brisbane, Queensland |
| School | Toowong Public School, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Address | 20 John Street, Goodwood Park, South Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs E A J Strout, 20 John Street, Goodwood Park, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 11th Field Ambulance |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/54/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Field Ambulance |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Given name John Alexander |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On 7th June, 1917, in PLOEGSTEERT WOOD this man acted as a Stretcher Bearer for 20 hours continuously under heavy artillery fire and for a considerable portion of that time he had to work wearing the small box respirator. After 16 hours work, volunteers were called for to carry a case from the old enemy line back to the R.A.P., this man at once volunteered and by his determination and disregard for personal safety succeeded in carrying out his voluntary duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 12791 Pte Leslie Henry George STROUT MM, 11th Field Ambulance, returned to Australia, 16 June 1919. |
| Other details | War service: France, Belgium (slightly gassed). Awarded the Military Medal, Messines, Belgium 6 June 1917. |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
