Description
Description: Australia – MID Group of Six to Norman Haig FITCHETT (2/2nd Bn AIF).
Condition: GVF
Comments: 1939 – 45 Star/Africa Star/Pacific Star/Defence Medal/War Medal 1939 – 45 + MID & ASM 39 – 45. Stars named to NX2321 N H FICHETT, Defence Medal, War Medal & ASM named to NX2321 N H FITCHETT. Surname incorrectly spelt on the stars. Both his service record and the unit history (Purple Over Green) have the surname recorded as FITCHETT.
Enlisted 26th Oct 1939. Discharged 13th Oct 1945. Rank on Discharge Sgt.
Embarked Middle East 9th Jan 1940 – Disemarked in Australia 4th Aug 1942
Embarked New Guinea 22nd Oct 1942 – Disemarked in Australia 16th Jan 1943
Embarked New Guinea 26th Dec 1944 – Disemarked in Australia 4th Oct 1945
MID London Gazette 23rd Dec 1943. Citation (G.H File AMF O/A) Gallant & distinguished Services SWP Area.
Service record available via National Archives of Australia.
AWM two group photographs available , where FITCHETT is named.
