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Percival James Stephens

Private

1st Australian General Hospital

Medals Earned

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

Tree Information

  • Species: Ulmus Sp.
  • Planted By: Miss J. Cochrane
  • Plaque: 673

Additional Info

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Biography

Percival James Stephens enlisted in Ballarat, Victoria at the age of 23 on the 23rd of March 1915. He had been born in Bendigo, Victoria, was single, and was employed as a Civil Servant (Orderly) at the Wendouree Mental Asylum. He volunteered and was stationed with the No. 1 Australian General Hospital with the Regimental number 59. He was discharged and Returned to Australia on the 7th of September 1915.

Lucas’s Staffs Appreciation of Brave Men, the original Avenue register, records his name as Percival J. Stevens.

Location in Ballarat Avenue of Honour