| Regimental number | 652 |
| Place of birth | Brisbane Queensland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Hill View, Beaudesert, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Next of kin | Father, Edgar Stephens, Hill View, Beaudesert, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 15th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Machine Gun Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On the morning of 11th April, 1917, near BULLECOURT Stephens was No. 1 to a gun, mounted in the Captured position, availed himself of every opportunity in bringing fire to bear on the enemy and after relieving the order to retire, expended the remainder of his ammunition on the communications up which the enemy were bombing. He displayed coolness in directing the retirement of his gun's crew.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
