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Pte. Ernest Edward Stolz

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Pte. Ernest Edward Stolz

Birth
Adelaide City, South Australia, Australia
Death
28 Jun 1966 (aged 72)
South Australia, Australia
Burial
Pasadena, Mitcham City, South Australia, Australia Add to Map
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STOLZ, Ernest Edward MM 1091
Private
4th Field Ambulance
Born Ernst Edward STOLZ 01 August 1893 at Goodwood West, SA
Son of George STOLZ and Sabina nee WALKER
Of Clarence Park, SA
Occupation prior to enlistment Clerk
Enlisted 16 September 1914 at
Served in Gallipoli, Egypt and France
Awarded Military Medal 29 October 1917
'For gallantry and devotion to duty during the operations to the East of Ypres on October 15th, 1917. This man was in charge of a bearer Squad and in the evening of date mentioned he was called upon to clear a temporary congestion of wounded at an R.A.P. he at once took his squad forward through heavy barrage and worked until the post was cleared. In doing so he had to pass twice through the barrage. He set a very fine example of pluck and endurance throughout the operations from 12/20th October 1917.'
Returned to Australia 02 December 1918 per 'Port Sydney'
Died 28 June 1966 at Daw Park, SA
Aged 72 years
Resided Somerton Park, SA
Buried Centennial Park Cemetery AA D 316
STOLZ, Ernest Edward MM 1091
Private
4th Field Ambulance
Born Ernst Edward STOLZ 01 August 1893 at Goodwood West, SA
Son of George STOLZ and Sabina nee WALKER
Of Clarence Park, SA
Occupation prior to enlistment Clerk
Enlisted 16 September 1914 at
Served in Gallipoli, Egypt and France
Awarded Military Medal 29 October 1917
'For gallantry and devotion to duty during the operations to the East of Ypres on October 15th, 1917. This man was in charge of a bearer Squad and in the evening of date mentioned he was called upon to clear a temporary congestion of wounded at an R.A.P. he at once took his squad forward through heavy barrage and worked until the post was cleared. In doing so he had to pass twice through the barrage. He set a very fine example of pluck and endurance throughout the operations from 12/20th October 1917.'
Returned to Australia 02 December 1918 per 'Port Sydney'
Died 28 June 1966 at Daw Park, SA
Aged 72 years
Resided Somerton Park, SA
Buried Centennial Park Cemetery AA D 316

Inscription

"Loved father and mother of Geoff, Fay, & Philip."



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