| Regimental number | 424 |
| Place of birth | Bathurst, New South Wales |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Occupation | Fitter |
| Address | Port View Road, Greenwick, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs H D Fyfe, Copeland Street, Beecroft, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Pioneer Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/15/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Field Ambulance |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal (crossed through) Recommendation date: Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On the 29th SEPTEMBER 1918, East of RONSSOY where the Battalion was engaged opening up roads immediately in rear of the advancing troops, No. 424, Private J.D. FYFE was employed as a Stretcher Bearer. In spite of heavy artillery and machine gun fire, he constantly moved about with absolute fearlessness, attending to large numbers of American and Australian wounded, carrying them to places of safety, and arranging for their evacuation. His courageous conduct, initiative, coolness, and devotion to duty, was conspicuously noticeable, and set a magnificent example to all ranks.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
