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Stanley Houston Stallard was born in Ballarat, Victoria, was single and a Salesman when he enlisted with the October 1916 Reinforcements on 26 November 1915 at the age of 23. His unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A19 Afric on 3 November 1916. While serving as a Gunner he was wounded in action with a gunshot wound to the chest and was evacuated to England. While in hospital he misplaced himself from 1600 – 1645 hrs, for which he received forfeiture of 2 days' pay. He returned to Australia 8 September 1919.
According to a dispatch dated 29 November 1919, he received the Military Medal for bravery in the field.
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