
| Regimental number | 4/188A |
| Final rank | Corporal |
| Final unit | No 1 Field Company, New Zealand Engineers |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of burial | A.I.F. Burial Ground (Plot I, Row E, Grave No 13), Flers, France |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Mr & Mrs F.J.W. Fear, 99 Willis Street, Wellington |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry on the night of the 9th and 10th June, 1915, in the neighbourhood of Gaba Tepe (Dardanelles), in volunteering to demolish a Turkish Blockhouse which was within twelve yards of the enemy?s trench, and which could only be approached over ground swept by rifle and machine gun fire. He exhibited great skill in approaching and demolishing the blockhouse and was exposed to fire
for an hour.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
| Miscellaneous details | Enlisted in England and name does not appear on Nominal Roll. |
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