| Regimental number | 855 |
| Place of birth | Dubbo, New South Wales |
| True Name | FITZHARDINGE , Frederick Noel Berkeley |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Bank clerk |
| Address | Church Street, Dubbo, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Height | 5' 5.5" |
| Weight | 124 lbs |
| Next of kin | C H Fitzhardinge, Church Street, Dubbo, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Middle name incorrectly entered on Embarkation Rolls as Bickly. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Liverpool, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 12th Light Horse Regiment, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/17/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A51 Chilka on |
| Date of embarkation incorrectly listed on Embarkation Roll as 7 June 1915. | |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Light Horse Regiment |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Supplement No. 30169 (6 July 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette No. 174 (11 October 1917). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He handled his machine gun with great courage and skill during the attack, and was largely responsible for the small number of casualties incurr ed by the brigade. He was wounded.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 2898 Pte Moreton Cedric Berkeley FITZHARDINGE, 56th Bn, Returned to Australia, 25 January 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, FITZHARDINGE Francis Noel Berkeley |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
