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Revision as of 23:16, 8 June 2018
Personal Information | |
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Date of Birth | 3 Jul 1896 |
Place of Birth | Weymouth, England |
Death | 26 Feb 1969, aged 72 |
Place of Death | Subiaco, Western Australia |
Age at Enlistment | 19 years, 11 months |
Description |
5'5" (1.65m) tall ; 125lbs 56.699 kg ; fair complexion ; grey eyes ; light brown hair |
Occupation | Clerk |
Religion | Church of England |
Address | NOK c/- East Cannington Post Office |
Next of Kin | Father , Mr James Coney |
Military Information | |
Reg Number | 24372 |
Date of Enlistment | 29 Feb 1916 |
Rank | Temp Corporal |
Unit/Formation | 3rd Division Ammunition Column, Section 1 |
Date of Embarkation | 27 Jun 1916 ‒ 20 Aug 1916 |
Ship Embarked On | HMAT A37 Barambah |
Date of Return | 9 Dec 1918 ‒ 15 Jan 1919 |
Ship Returned On | SS Leicestershire |
Fate |
Wounded in Action (gassed) 13 Nov 1917 Returned to Australia - medical |
Monument | none as yet |
Medals |
British War Medal Victory Medal |
Pre War
Emigrated to Australia between 1901 and 1902 with his parents.
War Service
Stanley entered camp on 28 Feb 1916 and was allocated to Artillery Reinforcements, requiring him to travel to Victoria to undertake specialist training. On 1 Jun 1916 he was allocated to No 1 Section of the 3rd Division's Ammunition Column with him being taken on strength in England on 28 Aug 1916. Between 11 and 29 Sep 1916 Stan was in the 1st Australian Dermatological Hospital Bulford with VD. On 24 Nov 1916 he proceeded to France.
In France, Stanley spent from 20 - 24 Jan 1917 in hospital being treated for Scabies. On 9 May 1917 he was detached to the 8th Field Artillery Brigade, and on 13 Nov 1917 was wounded in action (gassed). Seen by the 9th Australian Field Ambulance he was passed back to the 53rd Casualty Clearing Station on 15 Nov 1917 who placed him in an Ambulance Train for the 35th General Hospital in Calais. Admitted by them on 19 Nov 1917, he was evacuated to England on 30 Nov 1917 aboard HS Pieter de Coninck. In England he was admitted to the Cheltenham Military Hospital the same day. On 4 Jan 1918 he was released to the 1st Australian Auxiliary Hospital, and then sent on furlough from 26 Jan - 9 Feb 1918.
Returning from leave he reported to the No. 4 Command Depot, Tidworth and following an assessment of his health, on 14 Jun 1918 he was taken on strength of the permanent Cadre at No. 4 Command Depot, and appointed acting E.D.P. Corporal. On 1 Oct 1918 he was promoted Temporary Corporal. On 3 Dec 1918 Stan marched out to the No.2 Command Depot at Weymouth from where he was sent home to Australia suffering from "effort syndrome"' (an anxiety reaction characterised by quick fatigue, shortness of breath, rapid heartbeat, dizziness, etc.)
Discharged by the 5th Military District on 25 Feb 1919.
Post War
Married Adele Bernadette Nowotney during 1920 in Perth. Adele died 11 Feb 1982 in Subiaco aged 84.
Electoral Roll entries: 1921 - 1925 at 75 Redfern street, Subiaco, public sevrant; 1931 Customs officer in Broome; 1934 - 1968 at 75 Redfern street Subiaco, public servant
In 1958 records exist of a return journey form Hong Kong to Fremantle aboard the MS Kristen Bakke, arriving in Fremantle on 27 January. Address at the time was 75 Redfern street, Subiaco.
Notes
Exact address uncertain, father moved around regularly, but included in website. Possible addition to RSL Honour Board.