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James George FLEMING

Regimental number2211
Place of birthAntill Ponds Tasmania
ReligionMethodist
OccupationClerk
AddressHobart, Tasmania
Marital statusWidower
Age at embarkation37
Next of kinBrother, John Fleming, Claremont, Tasmania
Enlistment date16 October 1917
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll15 October 1917
Rank on enlistmentWarrant Officer (Class I)
Unit nameOctober 1917 Reinforcements
AWM Embarkation Roll number15/9/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A15 Port Sydney on 9 November 1917
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal Roll2nd Lieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Australian Light Rail Operating Company
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Cross


Recommendation date: 21 March 1918

FateReturned to Australia 21 June 1919
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During severe shelling he directed operations of clearing rolling stock from the station. In spite of many casualties in his immediate vicinity, he carried on his duties with great energy and courage until all rolling stock had been removed.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15
Date: 4 February 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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