Regimental number | 3591 |
Place of birth | Hobart Tasmania |
Other Names | David Andrew |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | French polisher |
Address | 218 Bathurst Street, Hobart, Tasmania |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 18 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs A Stewart, 218 Bathurst Street, Hobart, Tasmania |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 12th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 51st Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'His work throughout the recent operations at ZONNEBEKE on 27th September, 1917, was invaluable as a runner and as a guide. He guided carrying parties successfully to the front line whilst the enemy was shelling the tracks, and on the 26th September he delivered despatches under heavy enemy shell and machine gun fire. His work was carried out fearlessly and cheerfully.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Family/military connections | Brother: 3590 Pte Eric Arthur STEWART, 52nd Bn, killed in action, 23 September 1917. |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |