Regimental number | 1675 |
Place of birth | Bendigo Victoria |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Grocer |
Address | Smith Street, Thornbury, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 19 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Sturtevant, 'Westella,' Smith Street, Thornbury, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 5th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A54 Runic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Motor Transport Section |
Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
Medals |
Military Medal 'At MORLANCOURT on night 28/29th July 1918. For conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty. Throughout our attack and capture of the enemy trench system this soldier displayed conspicuous bravery and total disregard of danger. He personally rushed a party of the enemy with the bayonet, killing several. By courage and dash he set a splendid example to his comrades. This soldier has on other occasions rendered very valuable work.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 36 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Fawkner Cemetery |