Stanley Howard Mayfield (1876 - 1916)

Born 5 Oct 1876 in Bowden, South Australia, Australia

Husband of Georgina Mary (Johnson) Stephens — married 23 Oct 1901 in Christ Church, North Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Died 16 Jul 1916 at age 39 in Auxiliary Hospital, North Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

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Biography

Stanley Mayfield was born in the Colony of South Australia (1836-1900)

Stanley Mayfield is an Anzac who served in the Boer War.

Stanley Mayfield is an Anzac who served in World War One.

Stanley was born in 1876, the second son of Thomas Mayfield and Elizabeth Webber.

Stanley married Georgina Johnson in 1901.

Stanley passed away in 1916.

Stanley is buried in the West Terrace Cemetery.

Birth

Surname: MAYFIELD
Given Names: Stanley Howard
Date: 1876-10-05
Sex: M
Father: Thomas Ward MAYFIELD
Mother: Elizabeth Ann WEBBER
Birth Place: Bowden
District Code: Hindmarsh
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Boer War

Tpr. S. H. Mayfield, who was severely wounded in the engagement at Reitfontein, belonged to B squadron, under Capt. (now Mjr.) A. E. M. Norton, and is a splendid soldier, who on more than one occasion has won distinction for bravery in the field. When the Imperial Bushmen were at Vredefort he and Tpr. Davies galloped under fire almost up to, the enemy's lines, and brought back to safety an Imperial officer who was wounded; but for this brave deed neither of the troopers received any recognition. At Vredefort again during the affair at the huts Mayfield performed a particularly gallant action. Mjr. Norton and Lieut. Leane's horses were shot, and when the Australians were forced to retire Mayfield offered his mount to Lieut. Leane, who, however, refused to deprive the trooper of his means of reaching safety. Without more ado Mayfield dismounted, threw the reins on the ground, and started to run for the camp, so that the officer had nothing to do but take the horse. Eyewitnesses declare that if ever a man deserved the Victoria cross this trooper did. His squadron commander says Mayfield is a splendid fellow, and a wonderful scout. He is about 30 years of age, and as he is strong man it is hoped that he will soon recover from his wounds.
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Marriage

Groom: MAYFIELD
Given Names: Stanley Howard
Groom Age: 25
Status: S
Groom's Father: Thomas MAYFIELD
Date: 23/10/1901
Place: Christ Church [North Adelaide]
Bride: JOHNSON
Given Names: Georgina Mary
Bride Age: 19
Status: S
Bride's Father: William Henry JOHNSON
District Code: Ade
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World War One Service

Stanley Howard MAYFIELD
Regimental number: 179
Place of birth: Bowden, South Australia.
Place of birth: Hindmarsh, South Australia.
School: Hindmarsh Public School Adelaide, South Australia.
Religion: Church of England
Occupation: Station overseer
Address: Maryvale Station, Streaky Bay, South Australia.
Marital status: Married
Age at embarkation: 36
Next of kin: Wife, Mrs. Georgina Mayfield, Amherst Avenue, North Norwood, South Australia.
Previous military service: Served in the 4th TBC from 1900-1902.
Served in the Permanent Military Forces 1902-1903.
Served in the Commonwealth Citizens Force 1903-1914.
Enlistment date: 26 October 1914
Rank on enlistment: Private
Unit name: 3rd Battalion, Naval and Military Forces - Special Tropical Corps (Nov 1914)
AWM Embarkation Roll number: 23/112/3
Embarkation details: Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board SS Eastern on 28 December 1914
Rank from Nominal Roll: Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll: AN&MEF
Fate: Returned to Australia
Place of death or wounding: Auxiliary Hospital North Adelaide.
Date of death: 16 June 1916
Age at death: 39
Age at death from cemetery records: 39
Place of burial: West Terrace Cemetery Adelaide.
Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial: 187
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records: Parents: Thomas Ward and Elizabeth Ann MAYFIELD; husband of Georgina MAYFIELD, Dryden Road, Black Forest, South Australia. Photo: Peter Dennis.
Family/military connections: Brother: 2000 PTE Alfred Irvine MAYFIELD, 10th Bn, killed in action, 23 July 1916.
Other details: Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death: 16 June 1916
Place of burial: West Terrace Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia

The AIF Project^[4]

Virtual War Memorial Australia^[5]

National Archives of Australia^[6]

Biographical

WAR TOLL.—The death took place in camp in Adelaide a week ago, of Gpl. Stanley H. Mayfield, late manager of Mr T. H. McDonald's Maryvale station, Streaky Bay. Deceased, who was well-known and highly esteemed on the Coast, resigned his position at Maryvale when the war broke but and enlisted, going to Papua and taking part in the hostilities there. Upon return he went into the 8th. reinforcements, 32nd. battalion, and was in training at the time of his demise. He served with distinction in the Boer war with the 4th. South Australian Imperial Bushmen, for which he held two medals, and in that campaign was mentioned in despatches by Lord Roberts. He was the second man to reach the Boer guns at Lindley—in the incident which gained Mjr. Norton the D.S.O. and several of his men the corresponding distinction of D.C.M. At Vredefort he brought to safety a wounded officer after two others had been shot down in attempting the rescue. Cpl. Mayfield was the only representative from South Australia who rode in the royal escort at the coronation of King Edward VII. He was 38 years of age, and leaves a widow and three children.
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Invalided to Australia, arrived 1 April 1901.

Mentioned in Dispatches 10 September.

Enlisted AN&MEF 26 October 1914, embarked with 3rd Battalion 28 December 1914.

Died of Disease 16 June 1916.

Brother Private Alfred Irvine Mayfield, 10th Battalion AIF killed in action at Pozieres July 1916.

Burial

Private Stanley Howard Mayfield VVETERAN
BIRTH: 5 Oct 1876, Bowden, Charles Sturt City, South Australia, Australia.
DEATH: 16 Jun 1916 (aged 39), Adelaide City, South Australia, Australia.
BURIAL: West Terrace Cemetery, Adelaide, Adelaide City, South Australia, Australia.
PLOT: Gen. 2. 24. 4W. (GRM/5*).
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Sources

1. ↑ South Australia Births 1842-1928, Book/Page: 173/497
2. ↑ South Australian Register (Adelaide, S.A.) Tue 11 Dec 1900, Page 5, SOUTH AUSTRALIAN CASUALTIES.[1]
3. ↑ South Australia Marriages 1842-1937, Book/Page: 209/253
4. ↑ The AIF Project[2]
5. ↑ Virtual War Memorial Australia[3]
6. ↑ National Archives of Australia[4]
7. ↑ West Coast Sentinel (Streaky Bay, S.A.) Sat 1 Jul 1916, Page 2, GENERAL NEWS.[5]
8. ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #21615452