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Hudson FYSH

Regimental number415
Place of birthSt Leonards Tasmania
ReligionProtestant
OccupationWool-classer
AddressSt. Leonards, Tasmania
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinMother, Mary Fysh, St. Leonards, Tasmania
Enlistment date25 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/8/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board Transport A2 Geelong on 20 October 1914
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal RollAustralian Flying Corps
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Unspecified


Recommendation date: "June-August 1918"

FateReturned to Australia 5 March 1919
Medals

DFC

'A skilful obsrver, conspicuous for courage and determination whether engaging the enemy in the air or attacking ground targets. He has taken part in numerous combats resulting in loss to the enemy, and has inflicted serious damage on hostile camps and aerodromes.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61
Date: 23 May 1919

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