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David Richard FLEMING

Regimental number2709
Place of birthMuswellbrook New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationMercer
AddressMitchell Street, Muswellbrook, New South Wales
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinWife, Mrs D E Fleming, Mitchell Street, Muswellbrook, New South Wales
Enlistment date22 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name19th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/36/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on 2 November 1915
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll19th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Cross


Recommendation date: 23 August 1918

FateReturned to Australia 20 May 1919
Medals

Military Cross

'During the attack east of Villers Bretonneux, on 8th August, 1918, he on three occasions dealt with srong enemy posts. Inall he captured ninety prisoners fourteen machine guns and four trench mortars. His splendid example greatly encouraged his men. On 11th August near Franneville, he again displayed marked courage and initiative rushing, with non-commissioned officer and four men, an enemy position, and capturing the garrison of nine and a machine gun.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67
Date: 3 June 1919

Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

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

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