| Regimental number | 780 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Bundaberg, Queensland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | Gifford Street, Kelvin Grove, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 31.9 |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 119 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Ethel Ruby Koch, Gifford Street, Kelvin Grove, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Previous military service | Served in the 5th Contingent, Queensland Imperial Bushmen, South Africa (Boer War). |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Colour SGT |
| Unit name | 9th Battalion, G Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board Transport A5 Omrah on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF9 Promotion date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Wounded in action, 15 March 1918 (gun shot wound, left arm). Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Durham', 23 October 1918; discharged (appointment terminated), Brisbane, 23 February 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No Q67082 |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 81 |
| Place of burial | Lutwyche Cemetery, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, KOCH George Hilfers |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
