| Date of birth | |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Civil engineer |
| Address | 105 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, Herbert S Steele, 105 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Lieutenant |
| Unit name | 5th Field Company Engineers |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/24/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Major |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Divisional Engineers |
| Promotions |
Captain Unit: 2nd Division engineers Promotion date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry initiative, and devotion on 31st August 1918, at Peronne, when he made the most daring and valuable reconnaissance, regardless of heavy shelling, to ascertain the condition of the bridge across the Somme River and Canal, and arrange for the repairs. He organized parties, and carried out these repairs, which enabled communication across the river and canal to be successfully established. Throughout the operations he did splendid work under trying conditions.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
