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Frederick H. Longstaff

Private

24th Battalion

Medals Earned

  • British War Medal
  • Victory Medal

Tree Information

  • Species: Quercus Robur
  • Planted By: F. Kydd
  • Plaque: 2432

Additional Info

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Biography

Born in Bendigo, Victoria, Frederick Henry Longstaff was a single 28 year old actor when he enlisted in Ballarat on the 22nd of February 1916. His unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on the 28th of July 1916.
Whilst serving abroad, Frederick was married in Holborn, England on the 14th of October 1918 to Joan Huckle.
Frederick returned to Australia on the 14th of September 1919 and was discharged on the 22nd of October 1919.

Tree No. 2432

Location in Ballarat Avenue of Honour