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William Henry Rowland STROUD

Regimental number7095
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationTram conductor
Address'Haxstead', Central Tilba, New South Wales
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinWife, Mrs Stella Stroug, 'Haxstead', Central Tilba, New South Wales
Enlistment date30 June 1915
Rank on enlistmentDriver
Unit nameField Artillery Brigade 5, Brigade HQ
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/33/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A34 Persic on 18 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollGunner
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Field Artillery Brigade
FateReturned to Australia 21 December 1917
Medals

Military Medal

'Near GUEUDECOURT as telephonist and linesman accompanied Lieutenant OSBORNE on the nights 7th/8th and 9th/10th December, 1916, laid and maintained lines under heavy fire while important registrations were being effected. Their work was most effective and they both displayed coolness and gallantry under fire and considerable resource and determination under trying circumstances.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 116
Date: 25 July 1917

Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death18 May 1970
Place of burialRookwood Crematorium

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