Regimental number | 563 |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Miner |
Address | 110 Hawthorn Road, Caulfield, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 26 |
Next of kin | Father, A J Stephens, Kesterton Villa Hawthorn Road, Caulfield, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Lance Corporal |
Unit name | 13th Battalion, E Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/30/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A38 Ulysses on |
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | Name does not appear on Nominal Roll |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For consistent good work in the firing line at POZIERES from the night of 5th August, 1916, until the morning of 8th August, 1916. During most of that time the trenches were subjected to a very heavy bombardment. Sergeant STEPHENS was acting as Platoon Commander and his courage and fearlessness was instrumental in helping to keep the garrison of the trench in good spirits and also greatly assisted his Company Commander.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |