Regimental number | 638 |
Place of birth | Warragul Victoria |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Waterside worker |
Address | 236 Riversdale Road, Auburn, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 26 |
Next of kin | Father, Christian F Fisher, 236 Riversdale Road, Auburn, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 25th Battalion B Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/42/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Army Medical Corps |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'For gallantry in assisting and carrying in wounded under heavy fire, and consistent devotion to duty. (Pozieres)' Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For very gallant action in assisting and carrying in wounded under heavy shell fire, in repeatedly exposing himself regardless of danger and untiring work without ceasing, during the whole of the attack on POZIERES RIDGE on 4th/5th August, 1916.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 184 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Box Hill Cemetery, Victoria |