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George Henry STODDART

Regimental number233
Place of birthAmphitheatre Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationOrchardist
AddressAmphitheatre, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinFather, James Stoddart, Amphitheatre, Victoria
Enlistment date28 February 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name39th Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/56/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 27 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll39th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 27 May 1919
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance
Medals

Military Medal

'For great gallantry and devotion to duty in action East of YPRES on 4th October 1917. As N.C.O. in charge of carrying parties, he organised dumps in the forward area and was instrumental in keeping his Company in supplies of ammunition, bombs etc. He also volunteered to get rations up to the front line over open country which was continuously shelled. He set a splendid example to his men and inspired them in a most difficult and dangerous task.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95
Date: 27 June 1918

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death28 June 1934

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