Herbert Arthur FILDES

Regimental number676
Place of birthLancashire, England
ReligionBaptist
OccupationClerk
AddressHawker Street Croydon, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19.8
Height5' 8.5"
Weight133 lbs
Next of kinFather, Thomas Fildes, Hawker Street, Croydon, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date3 September 1914
Place of enlistmentMorphettville, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name12th Battalion, F Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/29/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board Transport A2 Geelong on 20 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll12th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 3 December 1918
Discharge date15 April 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Hacking', 3 December 1918; discharged (medically unfit), Adelaide, 15 April 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death30 July 1969
Place of burialKarrakatta Cemetery, Perth, Western Australia
SourcesNAA: B2455, FILDES Herbert Arthur