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Fraser-R-T-Pte-2578

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Volunteers of Essendon and Flemington, 1914-1918

 

Fraser R T     Pte    2578    Robert Thomas            7 Inf Bn    23    Accountant    Single    Pres        

Address:    Ascot Vale, Sydney St, 39    

Next of Kin:    Fraser, John, father, 39 Sydney St, Ascot Vale    

Enlisted:    14 Jun 1915        

Embarked:     A68 Anchises 26 Aug 1915    

Awards:  MM

 

Recommendation for Military Medal.

 

2nd Aust Machine Gun Company
2578 Corporal Robert Thomas FRASER

During the advance East of HOOGE on the morning of 20th September, 1917, while passing through SANCTUARY WOOD to the front line Cpl FRASER and his party came under a heavy enemy barrage.  Although wounded he organised his Section and lead them forward to their objective.  He supervised the placing of five Vickers Guns and also two German guns. By his prompt action he was enabled to inflict heavy casualties on the enemy during a counter attack.  Throughout the night his splendid example inspired the mean and although wounded in three places he refused to leave the line until all positions were consolidated.   

http://static.awm.gov.au/images/collection/pdf/RCDIG1068365--37-.PDF  

 

Mentioned in this publication:

Fair Dinkums, The, by Glenn McFarlane, p 273

 

War Service Commemorated

Essendon Town Hall F-L

St Thomas' Grammar & Carlton College (R)

Essendon Gazette Roll of Honour With the Colours

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