| Service number | 7290 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class |
| Unit | HMAS AE 1 |
| Service | Royal Australian Navy |
| Conflict/Operation | First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Conflict Eligibility Date | First World War, 1914-1921 |
| Date of Death | 14 September 1914 |
| Place of Death | St George's Channel, New Pomerania, Bismarck Archipelago, German New Guinea |
| Cause of Death | Accidental (Drowned in accidental loss of vessel) |
| Age at Death | 29 |
| Place of Association | Balmain, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Cemetery or Memorial Details | Plymouth Naval Memorial, Plymouth, Devon, England, United Kingdom |
| Source | AWM144 Roll of Honour cards, 1914-1918 War, Royal Australian Navy |
Roll of Honour James Alexander Fettes
Location on the Roll of Honour
James Alexander Fettes's name is located at panel 1 in the Commemorative Area at the Australian War Memorial (as indicated by the poppy on the plan).
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