| Regimental number | 4078 |
| Place of birth | Bairnsdale, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Motor car painter |
| Address | 6 Rippon Grove, Elsternwick, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs J Fendley, 6 Rippon Grove, Elsternwick, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 12th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT RMS Orontes on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Machine Gun Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When his officer and sergeant had become casualties he took command of his section, and brought his guns into action to great advantage under heavy fire. When both his guns were buried by a shell he dug them out at great personal risk, and then brought two captured machine guns into action. He displayed great initiative and courage, and set a fine example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: Military Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 3541 Pte George Edward FENDLEY, Australian Flying Corps, returned to Australia, 1 April 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Surname incorrectly entered on Embarkation Roll as FINDLEY. |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
