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Charles Cecil STODART

Place of birthToowong, Queensland
SchoolCoorparoo State School
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationStation overseer
Height5' 10"
Weight181 lbs
Next of kinFather, James Stodart
Rank on enlistmentLieutenant
Unit name2nd Light Horse Regiment, 4th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/7/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A15 Star Of England on 8 April 1915
Rank from Nominal RollMajor
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Light Horse Regiment
Promotions

Major


Unit: 2nd Light Horse Regiment
Promotion date: 25 October 1916

Captain


Unit: 2nd Light Horse Regiment
Promotion date: 29 June 1916

Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'Commonwealth Gazette', 19 April 1917.

FateReturned to Australia 13 March 1919
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He organised and maintained an outpost position against vastly superior numbers, displaying great courage and determination.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No 62
Date: 19 April 1917

Discharge date28 June 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Commenced return to Australia from Kantara on board HT 'Ulimaroa', 13 March 1919; arrived Melbourne, 19 April 1919, to disembarked Brisbane; appointment terminated (discharged), Brisbane, 28 June 1919.

Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, STODART Charles Cecil

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