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We remember Herbert James Fowles
We remember Herbert James Fowles
Timeline
Timeline
1889
1915
enlistment
Perth WA
Australia
Source:9111829
12th February 1915
1915
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
1855
3rd Brigade
11th Battalion
Source:9111829
4th June 1915 - 15th March 1916
1915
hospitalisation
Gun Shot Wound Head
Hospital/Institution
Source:9111829
24th June 1915 - 25th October 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Lance Corporal
1855
3rd Brigade
11th Battalion
Source:9111829
15th March 1916 - 25th October 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Corporal
1855
3rd Brigade
11th Battalion
Source:9111829
25th October 1916 - 1st March 1917
1917
service
Australian Imperial Force
Sergeant
1855
3rd Brigade
11th Battalion
Source:9111829
1st March 1917 - 7th April 1917
1917
service
Australian Imperial Force
Company Sergeant Major
1855
3rd Brigade
11th Battalion
Source:9111829
7th April 1917 - 14th November 1918
1917
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9111829
15th May 1917
1917
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9114422
June 1917
1918
service
Australian Imperial Force
Regimental Sergeant Major
1855
3rd Brigade
11th Battalion
Source:9111829
14th November 1918 - 1919
1919
marriage
Winifred Scott
Source:9114422
31st July 1919
education
Christian Brothers' College
Albany WA
Australia
Source:9114422
employment
Light Keeper
Source:9111828
1947
death
Not War Related
He drowned while fishing alone from a small boat with his body never recovered
Point Moore
Australia
Source:9111829
Source:9114422
12th January 1947
sibling
Frederick William Fowles
Source:9114422
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Herbert James |
| Initials | HJ |
| Last Name | Fowles |
| Source | 9111828 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 1855 | 3rd Brigade | 11th Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 1855 | 3rd Brigade | 11th Battalion | Private | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 1855 | 3rd Brigade | 11th Battalion | Corporal | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 1855 | 3rd Brigade | 11th Battalion | Sergeant | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 1855 | 3rd Brigade | 11th Battalion | Company Sergeant Major | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 1855 | 3rd Brigade | 11th Battalion | Regimental Sergeant Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sophia Elizabeth Simmons | mother | ||
| James Fowles | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick William Fowles | brother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winifred Scott | wife | 31st July 1919 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Hazel | Red |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Australian Imperial Force Embarkation Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Jess120243 | |
| First Australian Imperial Force Personnel Dossier Index 1914-1968 Transcription | Jess120243 | |
| Australian Imperial Force Nominal Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Jess120243 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Biography of Herbert James Fowles | Jess120243 |
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