Regimental number | 113 |
Place of birth | Woodville South Australia |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Cabinetmaker |
Address | W H Fry, Wagin, Western, Western Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 20 |
Next of kin | Father, H Fry, Wagin, Western Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
Unit name | 10th Battalion, C Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board Transport A11 Ascanius on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal For great courage and initiative at Mont de Merris near Strazeele on night 29-30 May 1918. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
Medals |
Military Medal 'In the operations against enemy posts at MONT DE MAERRIS near STRAZEELE on night 29th/30th May, 1918, when a new post had to be occupied Private FRY went forward and reconnoitred the position. After the occupation enemy snipers becoming very active he went out and located one sniper whom he silenced with bombs. On several occasions he patrolled No Man's Land and brought back information which was of the greatest value at the time. Throughout he showed great courage and initiative.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |