Regimental number | 313 |
Place of birth | Fremantle Western Australia |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Horse driver |
Address | 28 Mandurah Road, South Fremantle, Western Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Next of kin | Father, James Fannon, 28 Mandurah Road, South Fremantle, Western Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 44th Battalion, B Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/61/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 44th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Work near Hamel on 8 August 1918. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
Medals |
Military Medal 'On the 8th August, 1918, during the attack east of HAMEL, Private FANNON, when his Platoon was held up by a nest of enemy machine guns, rushed through a heavy enemy barrage to a tank and personally led it towards the enemy post in question and had it destroyed. By his prompt action he saved his Platoon many casualties and enabled it to continue its advance with a minimum of delay. Throughout the operation he displayed great bravery and devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |