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Eric William STUTCHBURY

Date of birth28 February 1894
Place of birthSydney New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationCivil servant PWD
AddressSt Georges Crescent, Drummoyne, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinMother, Mrs W H Stutchbury, St Georges Crescent, Drummoyne, New South Wales
Enlistment date16 December 1914
Rank on enlistmentLieutenant
Unit name3rd Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/20/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A49 Seang Choon on 11 February 1915
Rank from Nominal RollMajor
Unit from Nominal Roll55th Battalion
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Major


Unit: 55th Battalion
Promotion date: 11 August 1917

FateReturned to Australia 23 March 1919
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He led a raiding party under very heavy fire, displaying great courage and determination. His courageous example and coolness greatly assisted in the success of his party.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62
Date: 19 April 1917

Bar to Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He gallantly led his company forward in the face of very heavy fire, and succeeded in gaining his objective. Later, he superintended the consolidation of his battalion frontage until releived.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169
Date: 4 October 1917

Other detailsMedals: Military Cross and Bar, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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