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Fred SPIERS

Regimental number11914
Place of birthAmphitheatre Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationBusiness manager
AddressAmphitheatre, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation33
Next of kinMother, Mrs E.J. Spiers, same address
Enlistment date27 March 1916
Rank on enlistmentMotor Transport Driver
Unit nameSupply Column 3, Army Service Corps 26
AWM Embarkation Roll number25/29/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A19 Afric on 5 June 1916
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Motor Transport Company
FateReturned to Australia 9 July 1919
Medals

Meritorious Service Medal

'For continuous meritorious serviced as a Motor Transport driver. Lance Corporal SPIERS has proved himself energetic, capable and trustworthy in carrying out responsible work, particularly during the operations 8th August to 17th September, frequently working day and night under extremely trying circumstances.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67
Date: 3 June 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Meritorious Service Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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