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James FLETCHER

Regimental number308
Place of birthGlasgow, Scotland
SchoolMaryhill Board School, Glasgow, Scotland
Age on arrival in Australia31
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationLabourer
AddressBalaclava Street, Woolloongabba, Queensland
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation33
Next of kinMrs Katherine Fletcher, Balaclava Street, Woolloongabba, Queensland
Enlistment date20 August 1914
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll20 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name9th Battalion, C Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/26/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board Transport A5 S.S. Omrah on 24 September 1914
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll9th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Conduct Medal


By coolness and devotion to duty rendered valuable asssitance to Platoon Commander. An excellent example to all. (Lagnicourt 15 April 1917).
Recommendation date: 20 April 1917

FateKilled in Action 25 June 1918
Place of death or woundingBuire, Somme Sector, France
Age at death36.6
Place of burialBorre British Cemetery (Plot II, Row B, Grave No. 19), France
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
55
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He rendered valuable service in pushing forward with a party of men, establishing a position, and getting into communication with the rear. He held this position under heavy fire until relieved.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169
Date: 4 October 1917

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