John Richard STURTEVANT

Regimental number1675
Place of birthBendigo Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationGrocer
AddressSmith Street, Thornbury, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinMother, Mrs Sturtevant, 'Westella,' Smith Street, Thornbury, Victoria
Enlistment date7 January 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name5th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/22/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A54 Runic on 19 February 1915
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal RollAustralian Motor Transport Section
FateEffective abroad (still overseas)
Medals

Military Medal

'At MORLANCOURT on night 28/29th July 1918. For conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty. Throughout our attack and capture of the enemy trench system this soldier displayed conspicuous bravery and total disregard of danger. He personally rushed a party of the enemy with the bayonet, killing several. By courage and dash he set a splendid example to his comrades. This soldier has on other occasions rendered very valuable work.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 36
Date: 14 March 1919

Other detailsMedals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death9 July 1964
Place of burialFawkner Cemetery