| Regimental number | 4228 |
| Place of birth | Stanwell Queensland |
| Other Names | John Stuart |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Address | Darcy Street, Mt Morgan, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, George Thomas West, Darcy Street, Mt Morgan, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 26th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/43/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A73 Commonwealth on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 26th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the attack east of MONT ST. QUENTIN near PERONNE on 2nd September 1918, this N.C.O. while in charge of the Battalion Runners, repeatedly carried messages over ground swept by artillery and machine gun fire, thus maintaining communication between the Battalion and its Companies during a most important period of the battle. During these journeys he was able, by the exhibition of keen powers of observation, to gain most valuable information, which he imparted to his Battalion Commander and the Company Commanders.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
