Arthur George STANLEY MBE, MM

STANLEY, Arthur George

    Service Number: 21116
    Enlisted: 26 June 1942
    Last Rank: Warrant Officer Class 1
    Last Unit: Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV)
    Born: Forbes, New South Wales, Australia, 15 March 1925
    Home Town: Bedgerebong, Forbes, New South Wales
    Schooling: Not yet discovered
    Occupation: Soldier
    Died: Kogarah, New South Wales, Australia, 26 August 1997, aged 72 years, cause of death not yet discovered
    Cemetery: Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery & Crematorium, NSW
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    World War 2 Service

    26 Jun 1942: Enlisted Australian Military Forces (Army WW2), Sergeant, 21116
    14 Jun 1948: Discharged Australian Military Forces (Army WW2), Sergeant, 21116

    Korean War Service

    11 Jul 1951: Involvement Australian Army (Post WW2), Warrant Officer Class 2, 21116
    11 Jul 1951: Involvement Australian Army (Post WW2), Warrant Officer Class 2, 21116, 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR)
    27 Nov 1952: Honoured Military Medal, Citation: Throughout his twelve months' service with 3RAR, Warrant Officer Stanley displayed courage and ability of a very high order. During Operation Commando in October 1951, Warrant Officer Stanley was company sergeant-major of C Company, fighting against heavy opposition. During this attack, Warrant Officer Stanley proved to be an outstanding soldier, remaining cool and extremely efficient despite the mortaring, shelling and small arms fire to which the company was subjected. He proved himself of invaluable assistance to his company commander. Throughout the reorganisation on Point 317, Warrant Officer Stanley was exposed to heavy shelling as he moved constantly about the position supervising the resupply of ammunition and evacuation of casualties, which he did without regard for his own safety. During the latter part of this action, Warrant Officer Stanley was evacuated unconscious as a result of a shell blast. He returned to his company, however, in the very minimum time, to resume his duties, though obviously still unwell. again, in January 1952, during a raid against Point 227, Warrant Officer Stanley displayed the same outstanding qualities. His efficiency and courage under fire contributed significantly to the smooth functioning of the operation, particularly in the evacuation of casualties. Warrant Officer Stanley was an excellent example and inspiration to the remainder of the battalion, and consistently displayed outstanding zeal, efficiency and courage.

    Malaysia / Indonesia Confrontation Service

    23 Mar 1965: Involvement Australian Army (Post WW2), Warrant Officer Class 1, 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR)

    Non Warlike Service

    19 Jan 1967: Honoured Member of the Order of the British Empire

    Vietnam War Service

    5 Mar 1971: Involvement Australian Army (Post WW2), Warrant Officer Class 1, 21116, Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV)
    6 Mar 1972: Involvement Australian Army (Post WW2), Warrant Officer Class 1, 21116, Australian Army Assistance Group, Vietnam

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