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John Byers FISHER

Regimental number487
Place of birthNarrabeen, New South Wales
SchoolQuambone, New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationJackeroo
AddressWigara, Quambone, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinFather, J.G. Fisher, Curlewis Street, Bondi, Sydney, New South Wales
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date28 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name1st Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/6/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A16 Star of Victoria on 20 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Light Horse Regiment
FateKilled in Action 18 May 1915
Place of death or woundingGallipoli, Turkey
Age at death22
Age at death from cemetery records22
Place of burialQuinn's Post Cemetery (Row B, Grave No. 6), Gallipoli
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
2
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: James George and Ellen FISHER, 17 Bridge Street, Sydney, New South Wales. Native of Manly, New South Wales
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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