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We remember William Henry Fisk
We remember William Henry Fisk
Timeline
Timeline
1882
1911
marriage
Mabel E Russell
Source:9488254
1911
1916
employment
Driver
Australia
Source:9488074
24th May 1916
1916
enlistment
Melbourne Victoria
Australia
Source:9488074
24th May 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
3270
19th Depot Battalion Geelong
Source:9488074
6th June 1916 - 1st August 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
3270
46th Battalion
6th Reinforcements
Source:9488074
1st August 1916 - 29th September 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
3270
29th Battalion
10th Reinforcements
Source:9488074
30th September 1916 - 26th October 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Ptivate
3270
6th Battalion
23rd Reinforcements
Source:9488074
26th October 1916 - 14th November 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
3270
57th Battalion
8th Reinforcements
Source:9488074
14th November 1916 - 28th May 1917
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9488074
15th May 1917 - 29th July 1917
1917
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
3270
57th Battalion
Source:9488074
28th May 1917 - 25th February 1918
1917
hospitalisation
Internal Derangement Knee Joint
Hospital/Institution
Source:9488074
20th July 1917 - 5th November 1917
1918
discharge
Source:9488074
25th February 1918
1933
death
Not War Related
Died at Melbourne Hospital
Melbourne
Australia
Source:9488074
29th April 1933
burial
Melbourne
Australia
Source:9488239
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Henry |
| Initials | WH |
| Last Name | Fisk |
| Source | 8238821 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 3270 | 19th Depot Battalion Geelong | Private | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | 3270 | 46th Battalion | 6th Reinforcements | Private | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 3270 | 29th Battalion | 10th Reinforcements | Private | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 3270 | 6th Battalion | 23rd Reinforcements | Ptivate | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 3270 | 57th Battalion | 8th Reinforcements | Private | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 3270 | 57th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Johnston | mother | ||
| James Fisk | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mabel E Russell | wife | 1911 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium | Brown | Light Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-05-24 | 5'5" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-05-24 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Rising Sun BadgeAustralian Commonwealth Military Forces Rising Sun badge as used during the First World War
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Greater Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust | Gary3194 | |
| A Family of Fisk: The Story of John Fisk and Sarah Lush and their descendants | Gary3194 | |
| Victorian Government Births Deaths and Marriages | Gary3194 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rising Sun Badge | Gary3194 |
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