'On 24th August two of our machines, Lieutenant Fletcher being the observer in one, engaged seven hostile aircraft; this Officer and his pilot, in the combat that ensued, crashed two, one of which burst into flames on hitting the ground. Lieutenant Fletcher has also rendered most valuable service on photographic reconnaissance and in obtaining information concerning roads etc., displaying at all times a devotion to duty and disregard of personal danger deserving of high praise.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61
Date: 23 May 1919

Regimental number	453
Place of birth	Newcastle New South Wales
Religion	Methodist
Occupation	Auctioneer
Address	Hanraki, 62 Prince Street, Mosman, New South Wales
Marital status	Single
Age at embarkation	24
Next of kin	Father, Ernest G Fletcher, Hanraki, 62 Prince Street, Mosman, New South Wales
Enlistment date	14 January 1915
Rank on enlistment	SQSM
Unit name	12th Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number	10/17/1
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on 13 June 1915
Regimental number from Nominal Roll	Commissioned
Rank from Nominal Roll	Lieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll	12th Light Horse Regiment
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)	Unspecified Recommendation date: "July-August 1918"
Fate	Returned to Australia 23 December 1918
Medals	Distinguished Flying Cross 'On 24th August two of our machines, Lieutenant Fletcher being the observer in one, engaged seven hostile aircraft; this Officer and his pilot, in the combat that ensued, crashed two, one of which burst into flames on hitting the ground. Lieutenant Fletcher has also rendered most valuable service on photographic reconnaissance and in obtaining information concerning roads etc., displaying at all times a devotion to duty and disregard of personal danger deserving of high praise.' Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: 23 May 1919
Other details	Medals: Distinguished Flying Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Howard Bowden FLETCHER