| Regimental number | 590 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Riddell, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Fernlea, Riddell, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Height | 5' 8.5" |
| Weight | 166 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Lord Charles Fitzgerald, Fernlea, Riddell, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Served in School Cadets, and in Dental Corps, Territorial Force, New Zealand. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Prahan, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Battalion, F Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A3 Orvieto on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Machine Gun Battalion |
| Promotions |
Lieutenant Unit: INF57 MGO Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 30706 (28 May 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 165 (24 October 1918). Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No 61 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Somali', 10 December 1918; disembarked Melbourne, 8 February 1919; appointment terminated (discharged), 17 April 1919. Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA B2455 309949 |
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