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Stephen Paine

Gunner

Field Artillery Brigade

Medals Earned

  • British War Medal
  • 1914-15 Star
  • Victory Medal

Tree Information

  • Species: Ulmus Sp.
  • Planted By: Miss D. Peet
  • Plaque: 159

Additional Info

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Biography

Stephen John Paine was born at Ballarat. He worked as a Barman, was single and at age 19 enlisted at Broadmeadows, Victoria. His unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A9 Shropshire on 20 October 1914. Transferred to rest camp at Lemnos 15/9/15. Admitted to hospital in Alexandria 30/9/15 for Dysentry. Later on disembarked at Marseilles on 28/3/16. He was then readmitted to hospital for other things 29/1/18. His War service included : Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front. Returned to Australia 20 October 1918. Tree No. 159.

Location in Ballarat Avenue of Honour