Chaplain of the Royal Military Academy Woolwich (1911-'14 and 1918-'22), Chaplain of Royal Hospital, Chelsea (1923-'26) and Hon. Administrative Chaplain of Toc H (1923-'26). Padre Mark II (123 St George's Square, Pimlico, London)
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Senior Chaplain
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Brigade of Guards
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A silver-gilt Toc H Lamp 'The Herbert Fleming Lamp' was lit in his memory at the 11th Birthday Toc H Festival at Manchester on 11.12.1926 by H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, and dedicated by the Chaplain General to the Forces on 19.06.1927. It was originally held in a shrine in the chapel of the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich. “To the Glory of God and in memory of Herbert James Fleming, C.M.G., C.F., who was Chaplain of the Royal Military Academy from 1911-1914 and 1918-1922, and died while watching the R.M.A. v R.M.C. Rugby Football Match on 17th December, 1926”
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Talbot House holds a Crucifix, the work of a woodcarver and Passion Player of Oberammergau, brought back to England in 1922 by Fleming. In 1930 it was placed on the Upper Landing of Talbot House in his memory.
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Tubby paid tribute to Fleming in 'Plain Tales from Flanders' (1929), p.85-89
