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George Frederick FISHER

Regimental number1846
Place of birthGrantham England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationElectrical fitter
Address42 Railway Crescent, Williamstown, Victoria
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation32
Next of kinMrs L A Fisher, 42 Railway Crescent, Williamstown, Victoria
Enlistment date29 July 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll11 September 1915
Rank on enlistmentSergeant
Unit nameDivisional Signal Company 3, Section 3
AWM Embarkation Roll number22/13/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 10 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollWarrant Officer (Class II)
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Divisional Signal Company
FateReturned to Australia 8 May 1919
Medals

Meritorious Service Medal

'C.S.M. FISHER has, during the period from 25th February, 1918 to 16th September 1918, served with his unit, from 25th February to 25th March on the MESSINES front, and for the remainder of the period on the AMIENS front, in the capacity of Company sergeant Major. he has always been most efficient and energetic in the performance of his duties. During the advance from VILLERS BRETONNEUX to the SOMME CANAL between the 8th and 31st August, 1918, he rendered especially valuable service by his uncommon organising ability. He has always been a fine soldierly example to all ranks, and this, together with his devotion to duty, is worthy of special recognition.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67
Date: 3 June 1919

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