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Alfred George STAMP

Regimental number148
Place of birthLeederville Western Australia
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationPlumber
AddressDavies Road, Claremont, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinFather, Alfred George Stamp, Davies Road, Claremont, Western Australia
Enlistment date11 February 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll21 February 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
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 RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll44th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 21 March 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'On the 4th July, 1918, during the attack on the enemy trenches in the neighbourhood of HAMEL, Corporal STAMP was in charge of a Lewis Gun Section. On his platoon being held up when advancing to the final objective, STAMP manoeuvred his Lewis Gun Section successfully into a position of advantage and succeeded in putting the enemy Machine Gun out of action. He then rushed forward with his section and captured the gun. By his skilful handling of his Lewis Gun at a critical moment he undoubtedly saved many casualties. He set an excellent example of bravery and devotion to duty to his comrades.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23
Date: 12 February 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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