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Colin Iniss FLETCHER

Regimental number1568
Place of birthBeechworth, Victoria
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationFarmer
AddressBuffalo River, Myrtleford, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Height5' 8"
Weight140 lbs
Next of kinFather, A. Fletcher, Buffalo River, Myrtleford, Victoria
Previous military serviceServed in 16th Light Horse Regiment, Citizen Military Forces, Myrtleford, Victoria.
Enlistment date3 September 1915
Place of enlistmentMelbourne, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name4th Light Horse Regiment, 12th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/9/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 23 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll13th Light Horse Regiment
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Work near Coulaincourt on 7 September 1918.
Recommendation date: 15 September 1918

FateReturned to Australia 23 March 1919
Medals

Military Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115
Date: 10 October 1919

Discharge date19 December 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Cluny Castle', 23 March 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 21 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 19 December 1919.

Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, FLETCHER Colin Iniss

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