Stanley Walter (Stan) Neale (1893–1918)
Stan. W. Nealle, c 1916 by unknown photographer
Scotch College Melbourne
CAPTAIN STANLEY WALTER NEALE, M.C.
From "Hazeldean," Sackville Street, East Kew. Simultaneously Head Boy and Captain of Scotch College. Studied Law. League footballer with University 1913-14 and a wicketkeeper for East Melbourne Cricket Club. Enlisted in August 1914 as a Private in the 5th Battalion. At the Gallipoli Landing. Served in 7th and 59th Battalions. Won the Military Cross at Polygon Wood in September 1917. He was mortally wounded by a shell near Bullecourt on September 29, 1918 when getting his men under cover after gallantly leading them into heavy fire. He was 24.
Original Publication
Additional Resources
- World War I service record, item B2455, NEALE STANLEY WALTER (National Archives of Australia)
- death notice, Argus (Melbourne), 17 October 1918, p 1
Citation details
'Neale, Stanley Walter (Stan) (1893–1918)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/neale-stanley-walter-stan-24379/text33125, accessed 13 October 2024.
Stan. W. Nealle, c 1916 by unknown photographer
Scotch College Melbourne
Life Summary [details]
Birth
2 January,
1893
Carlton, Melbourne,
Victoria,
Australia
Death
29 September,
1918
(aged 25)
France
Cause of Death
Religious Influence
Includes the religion in which subjects were raised, have chosen themselves, attendance at religious schools and/or religious funeral rites; Atheism and Agnosticism have been included.
Education
Occupation
Military Service
- World War I
- 5th Battalion
- 7th Battalion
- Dardanelles campaign, 1915-16
- Landing at Anzac Cove, 1915
- 59th Battalion
- Battle of Fromelles, 1916
- Battle of Bullecourt, 1917
- Battle of Polygon Wood, 1917