| Regimental number | 29271 |
| Place of birth | Hamilton New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Engineer's fitter |
| Address | Wetherill Street, Croydon, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, W Fairweather, Wetherill Street, Croydon, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | 10th Australian Army Medical Corps |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Fitter SGT |
| Unit name | Howitzer Brigade 117 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/136/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal (Immediate award) Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the operations of 4th October 1917, East of WESTHOEK when the Batteries of the 13th F.A. Brigade were firing a creeping barrage covering the advance of our infantry, a heavy covering the advance of our infantry, a heavy fire was opened on them, causing casualties to personnel and guns. Fitter Sergeant FAIRWEATHER, without hesitation and at great personal risk, went from gun to gun effecting repairs, with the assistance of a fitter. It was largely owing to the work of this N.C.O. performed with great coolness and courage, that the Brigade was enabled to carry out its task efficiently and effectively. Had the repairs not been effected immediately it would have neutralised our barrage to a great extent. His devotion to duty is worthy of special recognition.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 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
