| Regimental number | 2251 |
| Place of birth | Undera, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farm hand |
| Address | Undera, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 36 |
| Height | 6'1.25" |
| Weight | 137 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, John Steen, Undera, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 59th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/76/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 59th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Field Marshall', 23 April 1918; disembarked Melbourne, 22 May 1918; discharged (medically unfit), Melbourne, 21 June 1918. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Headstone inscription reads: 'He gave his all for his Country.' |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Maroopna Cemetery, Victoria |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, STEEN James |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
