| Regimental number | 90 |
| Place of birth | Northcote, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Address | Ballantyne Street, Thornbury, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Height | 5' 8.75" |
| Weight | 140 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Hacking, Ballantyne Street, Thornbury, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Served in School Cadets. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 6th Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/23/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 59th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Hacking', 3 December 1918; disembarked Melbourne, 27 February 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 27 March 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Fawkner Cemetery |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, HACKING John |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
