David Henry FISHER

Regimental number3693
Place of birthGoodwood, South Australia
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationPlasterer
Address79 Mary Street, Unley, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinMother, Mrs A A Fisher, 79 Unley Street, Unley, South Australia
Enlistment date9 August 1915
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name16th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/33/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board RMS Malwa on 2 December 1915
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll48th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Conduct Medal (Altered to Military Medal)


Recommendation date: 14 June 1917

FateReturned to Australia 20 June 1919
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Photo: Peter Dennis
Medals

Military Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219
Date: 20 December 1917

Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medaol
Date of death23 April 1946
Place of burialKarori Cemetery, Wellington, New Zealand
SourcesNAA: B2455, FISHER David Henry