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Claude Augustine STAPELTON

Regimental number481
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationStation hand
AddressPlummer Street, Charters Towers, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinMother, Mrs Stapleton, Plummer Street, Charters Towers, Queensland
Enlistment date27 April 1915
Rank on enlistmentSergeant
Unit name26th Battalion, B Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/43/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 24 May 1915
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll)Name does not appear on Nominal Roll
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He led his platoon with great dash under very heavy fire. Later, when his officers had become casualties he took command of the company, and displayed great coolness and courage in assisting to repel two counter attacks.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 184
Date: 14 December 1916

Cross of St. George - 4th Class (Russia)


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 116
Date: 25 July 1917

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