| Regimental number | 524 |
| Place of birth | Maroon Queensland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Stockman |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, R W Stretton, Boonah, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Machine Gun Company 12, Reinforcement 8 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 24/17/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A7 Medic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Machine Gun Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During operation at DERNANCOURT South West of ALBERT on the 28th March, 1918 for conspicuous bravery and disregard to personal danger. When our infantry were reinforcing and suffered numerous casualties he went out under heavy rifle, machine gun and artillery fire and helped to get the wounded away. His continued good work undoubtedly saved many lives. Throughout the operations his bravery and cheerfulness was a great asset to the morale of his comrades.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
