Phil Sinclair: Threads of Memory (2015)

DateApril 2015DescriptionAs part of the library's "Threads of Memory" project in 2015, Phil Sinclair came in to talk about three great uncles, the Fleming brothers.

Mostyn Aldborough Fleming (1879-1917) Died of Wounds: Ypres

Mostyn Aldborough Fleming was born in Mostyn Cottage, Arrowtown on 10 June 1879 (reg. 1879/8159). He worked as a town clerk for the Alexandra Borough Council before enlisting in World War I. Mostyn embarked from Wellington on 5 April with the 24th Reinforcements, Otago Infantry Regiment, D Company (Service Number: 36829). He was wounded at Ypres in Belguim, and died on 12 October 1917 (reg. 1918/72619).

Rhyl Vaughan Fleming (1887-1916) Killed in Action: Somme

Rhyl Vaughan Fleming was born in Lytleton on 16 December 1887 (reg. 1888/3619). He worked as a stock buyer before he enlisted in World War I, embarking on 8 January 1916 (Service Number: 9/1832). Rhyl was killed in action on 15 November 1916 at the Somme (reg. 1918/48779).

John Gideon Jamieson (1886-1918) Killed in Action: France

John Gideon Jamieson was born in Palmerston North on 29 August 1886 (reg. 1886/15279). His parents were Laurence (1850-1887) and Annie Jamieson (nee Reid, 1859-1939), of 'Pine Holm,' Awapuni in Palmerston North. John was an Auctioneer before enlisted in World War I (Service Number: 26/454). He served with the New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 4th Battalion. John was killed in action in France on 30 March 1918 (reg. 1918/79762).
InterviewerStephanie Smith

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Phil Sinclair: Threads of Memory (2015)