| Regimental number | 981 |
| Place of birth | Stocksbridge England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | c/o C Piesse, Katanning, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, Arthur Stanley, 61 Dublin Hill, Sheffield, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Light Horse Regiment, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/15/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Depot Stores |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Supplement, No. 29354 (5 November 1915); 'Commonwealth Gazette', No. 12 (27 January 1916). |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on the 29th and 30th August, 1915, at Kaiajik Aghala (Hill 60 Dardanelles), when he was one of a party which held an important point in a trench for thirty seven hours consecutively, during which period there was almost incessant hand-to-hand fighting. He displayed great coolness and bravery, and when finally a withdrawal was necessary he was the last to leave the trench.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 28 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Bunbury Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
