Regimental number | 274 |
Place of birth | North Fitzroy Victoria |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Master tailor |
Address | 142 Victoria Avenue, Albert Park, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Next of kin | Father, Joseph Fleiter, Government Chalet, Mount Buffalo, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Regimental Sergeant Major (Warrant Officer Class II) |
Unit name | 39th Battalion, Headquarters |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/56/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 39th Battalion |
Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF36 Promotion date: |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Work at Armentieres on 28-29 January 1917. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry in action. During a raid on the enemy trenches he led his men with great courage and determination, demolished several dug-outs and inflicted many casualties on the enemy.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 116 Date: |
Family/military connections | Cousins: 1533 Private Walter James HAMMOND, 12th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement, Returned to Australia 15 April 1918; 4328 Private William Albert HAMMOND, Died of Wounds 6 ay 1917, Age 19 |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |