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Claude Henry STUBBINGS

Regimental number407
Place of birthZeehan Tasmania
ReligionProtestant
OccupationClerk
AddressSmith Street, Zeehan, Tasmania
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinFather, F H Stubbings, Smith Street, Zeehan, Tasmania
Enlistment date21 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentColour SGT
Unit name12th Battalion, D Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/29/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board Transport A2 Geelong on 20 October 1914
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollCaptain
Unit from Nominal Roll12th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 5 January 1919
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He took command of his battalion immediately prior to an attack, when his Commanding Officer had been wounded, and the success of the operation was in no small measure due to his initiative and good judgement.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219
Date: 20 December 1917

Other detailsMedals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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