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John Frederick Steward

Private

23rd Battalion

Medals Earned

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

Tree Information

  • Species: Ulmus Sp.
  • Planted By: M. Kerr
  • Plaque: 1848

Additional Info

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Biography

John Frederick Steward enlisted in Melbourne, Victoria at the age of 25 on the 2nd of August 1915. He had been born in Ballarat, Victoria, was single, and was employed as a Bootmaker. He volunteered and was stationed with the 23rd Battalion, 6th Reinforcement with the Regimental number 2796. He was Killed in Action on the 19th July 1919. He is buried in the V.C Corner Memorial Cemetery, Fromelles, France. Tree number 1848.

Location in Ballarat Avenue of Honour