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First World War Military Medal group to William George Stuart, who served with both the 16th & 48th Bn A.I.F. Military Medal, G.V.R. impressed named to 1349 CPL. W. G. R. STUART. 48/INF: BN. 1914/15 Star renamed 1349 CPL. W. G. R. STUART. 16-B.N.A.I.F, BWM & Victory impressed named to 1349 T-W.O.2 W. G. R. STUART. 16/BN. A.I.F. Enlisted 28th October 1914 in Morphettville, South Australia. Was allotted to the 16th Battalion, Promoted to Sergeant 15th December 1915, transferred to 48th Battalion 19th April 1916, Promoted Warrant Officer Class II 1st August 1916, 3 months AWOL demoted by Courts Martial to Private 19th June 1917, also forfeiting 114 days pay, wounded later in the month G.S.W., awarded M.M. 5th September 1918 (most likely for the Hindenburg Line), promoted, demoted all through 1916-18.