| Regimental number | 2352 |
| Place of birth | Bolton England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Gardener |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, W Fenton, 320 Manchester Road, Bolton, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 7th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/24/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 7th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On 9th August 1918 during the attack on enemy positions between villages of VAUVILLERS and LIHONS, Private FENTON displayed great courage and coolness as a Company runner. Regardless of danger he carried important messages from his platoon Commander to the Company Commander, and had to frequently pass over open ground exposed to the view of the enemy and under heavy fire. He worked with the greatest zeal and speed and his efforts were of material value to his Company Commander, and enabled important messages to be quickly sent through from Company to Battalion Headquarters.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
