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Stanley Caddy

Private

3rd Casualty Clearing Station

Medals Earned

  • British War Medal
  • Victory Medal

Tree Information

  • Species: Populus alba
  • Planted By: Miss E. Evans
  • Plaque: 815

Additional Info

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Biography

Stanley Walter Caddy (SN 14026) born in South Africa, was an 18 year old tinsmith when he enlisted in Ballarat on January 5th 1916. He trained with the Medical Corps then embarked aboard the Medic on May 20th and sailed to England. In September he was moved to France to serve at the 3rd Australian Casualty Clearing Station. Aside from a bout of influenza in March 1917, he came through the war without serious harm. He returned to Australia aboard the Konig Friedrich, disembarked at Melbourne on August 6th 1919 and was discharged on September 20th.

His brother William also served in the AIF and is honoured with a tree in the Avenue.

Location in Ballarat Avenue of Honour