Regimental number | 3529 |
Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Driver |
Address | Ashfield, Sydney, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 27 |
Next of kin | Father, J Fotheringham, 27 Robert Street, Ashfield, Sydney, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 20th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/37/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Field Artillery Brigade |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Work near Hamel on 9 August 1918. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'During the advance in front of HAMEL - VILLERS BRETONNEUX on 9th August 1918 whilst this Driver's Battery was moving it came under a quick burst of fire from enemy 105 mm Howitzers which killed and wounded several men and horses, including the lead driver of this man's team, also wounding Driver FOTHERINGHAM on the hand. This stopped the team and blocked the road. he then dismounted from his centre horses and mounting as lead driver, drove off immediately. by his presence of mind and quick decision on this occasion, he permitted the position to be cleared and thus prevented further possible casualties. Later in the afternoon, this Driver's team again came under fire, some of the horses being wounded, so that the wagon had to be temporarily abandoned. Driver FOTHERINGHAM volunteered to return, and with the assistance of other drivers succeeded in getting the wagon back to the Battery, although under continuous heavy shell fire. During the whole time he showed great coolness and presence of mind, and his excellent example and devotion to duty are deserving of special recognition.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Wilberforce Cemetery |