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Clifford Lister STURT

Regimental number1384
Place of birthBulli New South Wales
ReligionMethodist
OccupationFarmer
AddressThe Oaks, Cootamundra, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinSister, Miss E H V Sturt, c/o C Dinning, Es&A Bank, Bulli, New South Wales
Enlistment date29 August 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll29 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Battalion, G Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/20/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on 20 October 1914
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Second Supplement, No. 30107 (1 June 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette', No. 169 (4 October 1917).

FateEffective abroad (still overseas)
Medals

Military Cross

'At Chuignes, on the 23rd August, 1918, he took command of his company after the Commander was killed, and led on with great skill and determination against a strong enemy post. His coolness and fine leadership was a big factor in the success of the operation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61
Date: 23 May 1919

Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

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

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