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Stanley Lester ION

Regimental number13
Place of birthBallarat Victoria
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationPlumber
AddressLangsford Street, Claremont, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinFather, John Ion, Langsford Street, Claremont, Western Australia
Enlistment date13 December 1915
Rank on enlistmentLSGT
Unit name44th Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/61/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on 6 June 1916
Rank from Nominal RollCompany Sergeant Major
Unit from Nominal Roll44th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Conduct Medal


Refers 17 October 1917.
Recommendation date: "Unspecified"

FateReturned to Australia 21 June 1919
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in keeping his company together during a relief, though all the officers were casualties and in spite of a heavy bombardment.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110
Date: 25 July 1918

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