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James Nelson STUBBS

Regimental number2262
Place of birthGisborne New Zealand
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationFarmer
AddressPallamallawa, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation27
Next of kinFather, George Stubbs, Pallamallawa, New South Wales
Enlistment date6 October 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll15 March 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name6th Light Horse Regiment, 15th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/11/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A4 Pera on 22 March 1916
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll8th Light Horse Regiment
FateDischarged
Medals

Military Cross

'On 25th September 1918, he was sent with two sections and Hotchkiss gun to secure the road leading north from Tiberias. This he did successfully, under machine gun fire. About 200 of the enemy, three motor cars, two motor lorries, and a number of horse transport were turned back to the town, and captured. It was largely due to his gallant and able leadership that the enemy withdrew his machine guns, and made it possible to enter the town.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 10
Date: 29 January 1920

Other detailsMedals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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