'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his company to the support of a battalion with great skill and over very difficult ground, which he had not previously reconnoitered. The following day he led them in daylight across the open, recaptured a portion of our line from the enemy, and pushed strong posts in front. These operations were rendered extremely difficult and dangerous by the activity of the hostile machine guns and snipers. He displayed the utmost gallantry and good judgement throughout.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219
Date: 20 December 1917

Regimental number	8107
Religion	Roman Catholic
Occupation	Chemist
Address	Beach Street, North Randwick, New South Wales
Marital status	Single
Age at embarkation	21
Next of kin	Father, W J Stabback, Beach Street, North Randwick, New South Wales
Enlistment date	17 June 1915
Rank on enlistment	Private
Unit name	2nd Australian General Hospital, Special Reinforcements
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A17 Port Lincoln on 13 October 1915
Rank from Nominal Roll	Lieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll	48th Battalion
Fate	Discharged 23 November 1919
Medals	Medal of St. George - 2nd Class (Russia) Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 116 Date: 25 July 1917 Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his company to the support of a battalion with great skill and over very difficult ground, which he had not previously reconnoitered. The following day he led them in daylight across the open, recaptured a portion of our line from the enemy, and pushed strong posts in front. These operations were rendered extremely difficult and dangerous by the activity of the hostile machine guns and snipers. He displayed the utmost gallantry and good judgement throughout.' Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: 20 December 1917
Other details	Medals: Military Cross, Medal of St George, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

John William STABBACK