Regimental number | 434 |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | Hawkesdale, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 18 |
Next of kin | Mrs R Steele, Hawkesdale, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 13th Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/18/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A34 Persic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 46th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Surname spelt STEEL |
Medals |
Military Medal 'East of PERONNE on 18th/19th September, 1918. for gallantry and devotion to duty as Lewis Gunner. he took charge of the section after the Section Commander had become a casualty and by splendid handling he did great service in keeping down enemy fire and allowing his company to advance. He afterwards pushed the gun out in front and covered the consolidation. His work was of the greatest value.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 135 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |