| Place of birth | South Brisbane, Queensland |
| School | East Brisbane School, East Brisbane, Queensland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Wool classer |
| Address | Ellis Street, Kangaroo Point, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Jesse Halstead, Ellis Street, Kangaroo Point, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Served in the Cadets (Captain) |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Lieutenant |
| Unit name | 42nd Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/59/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 31st Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Refers July-October 1917. Recommendation date: |
| Other details from Roll of Honour Circular | Was first appointed Lt. in 31st Battalion A.I.F. and accompanied that Battalion to Melbourne, was left behind on embarkation owing to illness. He returned to Brisbane and was posted to the 42nd Battalion, A.I.F. |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of death or wounding | Tailly-le-Sec |
| Age at death | 30.8 |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 30 |
| Place of burial | Bonnay Communal Cemetery Extension (Row A, Grave No. 19), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 135 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Lt. Col. William HALSTEAD, V.D., C.M.F., and Sophie HALSTEAD; husband of Jessie HALSTEAD, Ellis Street, Kangaroo Point, Queensland |
| Medals |
Military Cross On the 4th October 1917, during the Broodseinde attack, Captain A. E. Halstead was in command of D Company, 42nd Battalion. On gaining the objective for the Battalion, touch had been lost with the Battalion, on the left. This officer had his flank considerably extended in this direction, and during the supervision of the movement, showed utter disregard for danger from enemy snipers, artillery, and machinegun fire. When attempting to locate an active machine-gun, he approached a pillbox alone and obtained seven prisoners. His action throughout the whole attack was marked with the same disregard for personal danger. On the 31st July 1917, during the Warneton attack, this officer controlled his company in attack and consolidation with great skill and courage, and at great personal risk. His administration and control have been of a highly satisfactory standard since the commencement of operations in December 1916, since when he has been continually with the Battalion.
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 165 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
