William Edward FIDDLER

Regimental number3768
Date of birth13 February 1899
Place of birthSydney, New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationTinsmith
AddressAlbert Park, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18.2
Height5' 4.5"
Weight120 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs A M Fiddler, 104 Albert Road, Albert Park, Victoria
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date14 August 1917
Place of enlistmentSouth Melbourne, Victoria
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name58th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/75/5
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board RMS Ormonde on 7 March 1918
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll58th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 5 September 1919
Discharge date17 November 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Tried by District Court Martial, Codford, England, 17 June 1918; found Guilty of striking a superior officer; sentenced to 28 days' detention.

Wounded in action, France, 29 September 1918 wound, left knee).

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Plassy', 5 September 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 17 November 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No VX127319.
Date of death10 October 1989
Age at death90
Place of burialSpringvale Botanical Cemetery, Melbourne, Victoria
SourcesNAA: B2455, FIDDLER William Edward