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Stewart Robertson MACFARLANE

Regimental number519
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationGrazier
AddressTerrot, Hampden, Darling Point, Sydney, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinFather, Mr D. MacFarlane, Terrot, Hampden, Darling Point, Sydney, New South Wales
Enlistment date29 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name1st Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/6/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A16 Star of Victoria on 20 October 1914
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 15 November 1918
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll)*given names are Stewart Robertson
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his troop in a counter attack with dash and initiative seizing a bluff occupied by the enemy, and capturing over 100 prisoners, as well as one machine gun and some automatic rifles. He showed fine leadership which carried the attack through without loss to his troop.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61
Date: 23 May 1919

Other detailsMedals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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