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Albert Norman FLETCHER

Regimental number1359
Place of birthBingara, New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationMiner
AddressTingha, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19.5
Height5' 6"
Next of kinFather, Albert Fletcher, Tingha, New South Wales
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date5 November 1914
Place of enlistmentLiverpool, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/20/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A48 Seang Bee on 11 February 1915
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Recommendation date: 31 August 1918

FateReturned to Australia 30 December 1918
Medals

Military Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109
Date: 15 September 1919

Discharge date31/93/1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Wounded in action, 22-27 July 1916 (gun shot wound, left leg and thigh).

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Burma', 30 December 1918; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Sydney, 31 March 1919.

Medals: Military Meda, 1914015 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death5 June 1974
Age at death76
Place of burialWoronora Memorial Park, Sutherland, New South Wales
SourcesNAA: B2455, FLETCHER Albert Norman

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