Photo of Stanley Kinsman

Stanley Kinsman

Lieutenant

23rd Infantry Battalion

Killed In Action (KIA) Killed In Action

Medals Earned

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

Tree Information

  • Species: Ulmus sp.
  • Planted By: Brig. Gen. Williams
  • Plaque: 2

Additional Info

Share Your Story

Do you know more? You can share your personal stories and photos on the ANZAC Centenary website.

Biography

Harley Stanley Kinsman (921 - Lt.) was born in Ballarat and attended Ballarat College. He enlisted on August 17th 1914 as a 23 year old, single, railway employee. He was posted to the 5th Infantry Battalion and embarked from Melbourne in October on board the Orvieto. He served at Gallipoli where he was promoted to Corporal, then was transferred to the 57th Infantry Battalion and promoted to Sergeant. He attended officer training in England towards the end of 1916 and was commissioned the following March before being posted to the 23rd Infantry Battalion as a Lieutenant. He was killed in action at Bullecourt on May 3rd 1917, has no known grave and his name is recorded on the Australian Memorial at Villers-Bretonneux.

Tree No. 2, an elm, was planted by Brigadier General R.E. Williams , State Commandant, Australia Military Forces, on June 4th 1917.

Lucas’s Staffs Appreciation of Brave Men, the original Avenue register, records his name as Stanley H. Kinsman.

Location in Ballarat Avenue of Honour