Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Civil servant PWD |
Address | St Georges Crescent, Drummoyne, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs W H Stutchbury, St Georges Crescent, Drummoyne, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Lieutenant |
Unit name | 3rd Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/20/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A49 Seang Choon on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Major |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 55th Battalion |
Promotions |
Major Unit: 55th Battalion Promotion date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
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: 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: |
Other details | Medals: Military Cross and Bar, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |