Frederick Hamilton March

Frederick Hamilton March, GC, MBE (6 August 1891 – 30 October 1977) was an Australian soldier and adventurer. He served in the Middle East during the First World War. He received the Empire Gallantry Medal, then the highest civilian gallantry award in the British Empire, for his conduct during the assassination of the Governor-General of Sudan, Sir Lee Stack. He was involved with the Sudanese Ministry of Agriculture during his later working career.

For the American actor, see Fredric March.

Frederick Hamilton March
Sergeant Frederick March c.1919
Born(1891-08-06)6 August 1891
Bowning, New South Wales, Australia
Died30 October 1977(1977-10-30) (aged 86)
Khartoum, Sudan
AllegianceAustralia
Service/branchAustralian Imperial Force
Years of service1915–1919
RankSergeant
Unit7th Light Horse Regiment
Battles/warsFirst World War
  • Sinai and Palestine Campaign
AwardsGeorge Cross
Member of the Order of the British Empire
Other workChauffeur
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