Veteran Notes/Bio
Considered the first official casualty at Gallipoli.
Fred was buried at Shrapnel Valley Cemetery (Plot I, Row C, Grave No. 17), Gallipoli, Turkey and his name is honoured on the memorial cross featured on this site. Fred received a special mention after his death and received a 154 complimentary honour for conspicuous gallantry and was also Mentioned in Despatches.
Award: Mention in despatches
Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 28 October 1915
Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 2736, position 13
Date of London Gazette: 5 August 1915
Location in London Gazette: Page 7668, position 11
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