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James Holmes FLEMING

Regimental number3107
Place of birthMacora Victoria
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationPlumber
AddressElphinstone, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation32
Next of kinFather, F Fleming, Elphinstone, Victoria
Enlistment date13 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name23rd Battalion, 7th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/40/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A73 Commonwealth on 26 November 1915
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll57th Battalion
Promotions

2nd Lieutenant


Unit: 50th Battalion
Promotion date: 1 May 1918

Lieutenant


Unit: 57th Battalion
Promotion date: 1 August 1918

Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Recommendation date: 25 March 1817

Mention in Despatches


Recommendation date: 3 March 1917

Distinguished Conduct Medal


Recommendation date: 8 October 1917

FateReturned to Australia 1 April 1919
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When all the officers of his company had become casualties he took command, organized and guided parties carrying ammunition and supplies to the front line under heavy shell fire. He worked unceasingly for two days and nights, setting a fine example of coolness, energy and devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95
Date: 27 June 1918

Military Medal

'At BEAUMETZ on the morning of the 24th March, 1917, Sergeant FLEMING showed conspicuous gallantry in the face of the enemy. During an attack on the village, when the enemy had broken through our line, Sergeant FLEMING successfully organised and led a counter attack, driving the enemy out and regaining the position. This fearless conduct and initiative set a splendid example to his men and regained the position for us at a very critical period.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 140
Date: 27 August 1917

Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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