Regimental number | 99 |
Place of birth | Brunswick Victoria |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Soldier |
Address | Maribyrnong Barracks, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 26 |
Next of kin | Mrs A M Fitzsimmons, 577 Brunswick Street, North Fitzroy, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 1, Battery 1 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/29/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A8 Argyllshire on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | RSM |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Field Artillery Brigade |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Work from 22 September 1917 to 24 February 1918. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. His coolness under heavy fire, loyal obedience, and devotion in the performance of the responsible duties of his position have materially contributed to the high standard of steadiness and discipline of his unit, to which his thoroughness and fine soldierly bearing has been an example.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Fawkner Cemetery |