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Lyndsay Torrance MAPLESTONE

Date of birth21 August 1889
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationMotor salesman
AddressMoray Street, New Farm, Brisbane, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinFather, Edward John Maplestone, E S & A Bank Ltd, Brisbane, Queensland
Enlistment date18 November 1915
Rank on enlistmentLieutenant
Unit nameAuxiliary Mechanical Transport Company 3, Head-Quarters
AWM Embarkation Roll number25/113/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A34 Persic on 22 December 1916
Rank from Nominal RollCaptain
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Ammunition Sub Park
Promotions

Lieutenant


Unit: Australian Corps MT Column
Promotion date: 7 October 1916

Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Cross


Recommendation date: 29 September 1917

FateEffective abroad (still overseas)
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of lorries dumping ammunition. The dump was heavily shelled all day, and he remained a his post though wounded directing operations, and getting all the lorries away safely. By his courage and coolness he set a fine example to all who came into contact with him.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110
Date: 25 July 1918

Other detailsMedals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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