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John FISHER

Regimental number1460
Date of birth1876
Place of birthRadstock, Somerset, England
ReligionProtestant
OccupationHouse decorator
Address2 Olive Street, Parkside, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation35
Height5' 9"
Weight164 lbs
Next of kinFisher, 54 Newfoundland Street, Bristol, England
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date15 December 1914
Place of enlistmentOaklands, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name10th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/27/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A54 Runic on 19 February 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll10th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 11 March 1916
Discharge date19 June 1916
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Suevic', 11 March 1916; disembarked 22 April 1916; discharged Adelaide, 19 June 1916.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Died as a result of war wounds.
Miscellaneous detailsTrue name: Herbert George CLAY
Date of death1 May 1920
SourcesNAA: B2455, FISHER John

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