| Regimental number | 1115 |
| Place of birth | Wedderburn Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Student |
| Address | Wedderburn, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, J.H. Stafford. Same address |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Unit name | Divisional Signal Company 2, Section 4 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 22/12/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A39 Port Macquarie on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 22nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and ability near BULLECOURT in the HINDENBURG Line on 3rd May 1917 when in charge of the Amplifier at Advanced Battalion Headquarters in the captured trenches. His work was invaluable in passing information to Brigade Headquarters when all other means had failed and was instrumental in directing artillery fire on repeated enemy counter attacks and bomb attacks. he was continuously on duty for over 24 hours for the greater part of the time under heavy shell fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
