| Regimental number | 40200 |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Next of kin | Father, John Fleming, Balcairn, North Canterbury |
| Rank on embarkation | Lance Corporal |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade Reinforcements, H Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT Ruapehu on |
| Final rank | Rifleman |
| Final unit | 4th Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'During the operations in front of Le Quesnoy from 25th October to 4th November, 1918, he displayed the greatest gallantry. Running was particularly dangerous as there were no trenches, and it was carried out under a hail of machine gun fire. On
4th November, while on a special run, he was severely wounded in the shoulder, but succeeded in delivering the message.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 57, p. 32 |