TIMEWELL, Stephen Upton
| Service Number: | 708 |
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| Enlisted: | 28 September 1914, An original of B Company |
| Last Rank: | Captain |
| Last Unit: | 16th Infantry Battalion (WW1) |
| Born: | Bendigo, Victoria, Australia, 17 May 1876 |
| Home Town: | Barrabool, Surf Coast, Victoria |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Hotelkeeper |
| Died: | 1948, cause of death not yet discovered, place of death not yet discovered |
| Cemetery: | Not yet discovered |
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World War 1 Service
| 28 Sep 1914: | Enlisted AIF WW1, Sergeant, 708, 16th Infantry Battalion (WW1), An original of B Company | |
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| 22 Dec 1914: | Involvement 708, 16th Infantry Battalion (WW1), --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '12' embarkation_place: Melbourne embarkation_ship: HMAT Ceramic embarkation_ship_number: A40 public_note: '' | |
| 22 Dec 1914: | Embarked 708, 16th Infantry Battalion (WW1), HMAT Ceramic, Melbourne | |
| 4 Dec 1915: | Promoted AIF WW1, Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant, 16th Infantry Battalion (WW1) | |
| 29 Jul 1916: | Promoted AIF WW1, Lieutenant, 16th Infantry Battalion (WW1) | |
| 29 Jul 1917: | Promoted AIF WW1, Captain, 16th Infantry Battalion (WW1) |
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Stephen Brooks
Stephen Upton Timewell enlisted in September 1914, prior to that he was a well known publican in Western Australia. He was not a young man, being 38 years of age.
He served at Gallipoli with distinction being promoted to Regimental Quarter Master Sergeant in December 1915.
For the the Pozieres fighting during 1916 he was mentioned in despatches the recommendation stating "He was an original member of the Battalion and has never been away from it since its formation until the present time. He has devoted himself wholeheartedly to the welfare and comfort of the men of the Battalion. This was particularly exemplified in his conduct during our participation in the Somme operations. His disregard of danger has won for him the highest respect of every member of the Battalion. He is strongly recommended for distinction." dated September 1916.
He was mentioned in despatches again for the operations near Goudecourt and Flers later in 1916 for similiar efforts in making sure the men received 2 hot meals a day. "At all times this officer forsakes his own personal comforts to do all in his power for everyone in the Battalion"
He was awarded the Military Cross for his work at Broodseinde Ridge during October 1917, 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in leading a ration convoy through a very heavy barrage to the front line with very few losses.'
Returned to Australia on 1914 leave, 9 December 1918.