| Regimental number | 3265 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Carter |
| Address | Edwin Eddy, Hare Street, Echuca, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Niece, Mrs Doris Freeman, 16 McPherson Street, Footscray, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 22nd Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/39/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A73 Commonwealth on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Company Sergeant Major |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 7th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry at Lihons, 11 August, 1918, while commanding a platoon. He reached the objective, with few casualties, and inspired all ranks by his initiative during the counter attack. His skilful placing of his Lewis gun kept the enemy down, while he went out and bombed a post and killed the occupants.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 35 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 4128 Pte Frederick STANTON, 29th Bn, killed in action, 26 September 1917. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 74 |
| Place of burial | Echuca Cemetery, Victoria |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
