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Cecil FISHER

Regimental number2742
Place of birthNorth Melbourne Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationCarpenter
AddressFootscray, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinMother, Mrs Annie T Fisher, 26 Errol Street, Footscray, Victoria
Enlistment date26 March 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll26 February 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name58th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/75/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on 2 October 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Machine Gun Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distingished Conduct Medal (Altered to Military Medal)


Work nesr Bray on 22August 1918.
Recommendation date: "Unspecified"

FateReturned to Australia 18 December 1916
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the attack west and north of BRAY on the morning of the 22nd August, 1918, the enemy was subjecting our troops to heavy barrage fire. Acting on his own initiative this soldier left his entrenched gun position on three separate occasions to bring in wounded comrades to a place of safety. By his courageous and gallant acts he undoubtedly saved his fellows.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 75
Date: 17 June 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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