Regimental number | 589 |
Place of birth | Lancefield, Victoria |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | School teacher |
Address | Lancefield, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 28 |
Next of kin | Maggie Bristow, Allansford, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 6th Battalion, E Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/23/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A20 Hororata on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Montsteven spelt Nonsteven |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in an attack. When all the officers of his company became casualties he led his company forward and captured a strong point in spite of strong resistance, and consolidated his position. He showed great skill and judgment.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 137 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Place of burial | Lakes Entrance Cemetery, Victoria |