| Regimental number | 7171 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Watsons Bay New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Pastoral pursuits |
| Address | c/o Mrs M J Bligh, 'Tanga', Stanton Road, Mosman, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, H O Ekensteen, c/o Mrs M J Bligh, 'Tanga', Stanton Road, Mosman, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 5, Battery 13 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/33/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A34 Persic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Division Artillery |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: 2nd Division Artillery Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: 4th Field Artillery Brigade Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'During the opertion east of Joncourt on the morning of 6th October 1918, acting as intelligence officer, he moved along the advanced line of the regimental front throughout the day, forwarding information as to machine gun positions that were holding up the advance. He showed great ability, energy and coolness under fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 10 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: Lt Esmond Roy EKENSTEEN, 2nd Division Artillery, returned to Australia, 27 April 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
