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William Edgar STANBURY

Regimental number997
Place of birthMortlake Victoria
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationChauffeur
AddressDarlington, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinFather, Henry Stanbury, Darlington, Victoria
Enlistment date29 February 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name38th Battalion, C Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/55/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A54 Runic on 20 June 1916
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll)Name does not appear on Nominal Roll
Medals

Military Medal

'On 4th October 1917, East of YPRES, he displayed conspicuous gallantry and initiative in action. When his Platoon was held up by an enemy strong-point, firing two Machine guns, he, on his own initiative, worked forwarded, sniping the enemy gunners and so enabling others to advance and capture the whole garrison consisting of one Officer and Twenty Other Ranks. Throughout the whole day, he exhibited great coolness and disregard of self and by his skilful sniping, enabled his Platoon to advance against other strong points.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95
Date: 27 June 1918

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death9 July 1983
Age at death87
Place of burialMortlake Cemetery, Victoria

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