Flecker, Hugo

 Person: id 2946

Primary information

University connections
USydUAdelaideUMelb
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World War I
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Family name
Flecker
Given name(s)
Hugo
Initials
H.
Gender
Male

Education

Education notes
Enrolled at UAdelaide in1904 transferred to Sydney Uni.

Life events

Survived
Survived WWI

USyd & UMelb only

OCRd book entry or other narrative
M.B., Ch.M.; F.R.C.S. (Edin.), L.R.C.P., M.R.C.S., Diploma in Radiology : Major, A.A.M.C., A.I.F., Egypt, France and England. Enlisting 26th August, 1914, was attached to 2nd Battn. but appointed in November to 7th A.L.H. Regt., sailing with it 20th December. Transferred to No. 1 Australian General Hospital, Cairo, 16th April, 1915, to No. 2 Australian Auxiliary Hospital, Heliopolis, 1st January, 1916, and to Australian Casualty Clearing Station 21st March, crossing with it to France. Appointed R.M.O. 24th Battn. 12th August, invalided 13th September, joined 6th Australian Field Ambulance, 15th October, and again invalided to hospital 24th December and thence to Australia, arriving in March, 1917. Promoted major, 1st January, 1916. A.M.F. : Captain, A.A.M.C., 26th May, 1908.

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Family, religion, special flags

Narrative and notes

Visible notes
The Flecker Botanic Gardens Cairns are named in his Honour. A great influence on Qld flora and fauna including sea life.

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ADB Entry ID
10199

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Admin - USyd

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