| Regimental number | 571 |
| Place of birth | Swinton, England |
| Place of enlistment | Bundaberg, Queensland |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At HOOGE, FRANCE, on 20th September, 1917, during the attack on GLENCORSE WOOD and POLYGONVELDE WOOD Sgt. WANTLING after his Officer had become a casualty, took charge of the platoon and although badly bruised and slightly wounded led it forward from the Assembly positions to the final objective. His marked courage and devotion to duty cannot be too highly praised. He took charge of the Company wiring party and under heavy artillery fire completed the work which assisted greatly in resisting counter attacks.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 66 Date: |
| Miscellaneous details | Served as: Joseph PLATT; see 571 Joseph PLATT for more details |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Stanthorpe Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
