Place of birth | Toowong, Queensland |
School | Coorparoo State School |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Station overseer |
Height | 5' 10" |
Weight | 181 lbs |
Next of kin | Father, James Stodart |
Rank on enlistment | Lieutenant |
Unit name | 2nd Light Horse Regiment, 4th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/7/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A15 Star Of England on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Major |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Light Horse Regiment |
Promotions |
Major Unit: 2nd Light Horse Regiment Promotion date: Captain Unit: 2nd Light Horse Regiment Promotion date: |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'Commonwealth Gazette', 19 April 1917. |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
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: |
Discharge date | |
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 |
Sources | NAA: B2455, STODART Charles Cecil |