| Regimental number | 15066 |
| Place of birth | Armagh, Ireland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Yarraman Creek, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Height | 5' 7.25" |
| Weight | 134 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, J Haddock, 66 Erksine Road, Walthamstow, London, England |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Howitzer Brigade 24, Reinforcement 2 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/134/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A17 Port Lincoln on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Bombardier |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Corps Routine Orders RO No 89 para 455 of 4 November 1917. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On the 13th October, 1917, east of WESTHOEK whilst the 31st Battery position was being heavily shelled by a hostile 8S Howitzer Battery a direct hit smashed a pillbox and severely wounded three men who occupied it. No. 15066 Gunner Robert HADDOCK, 113th Battery, immediately volunteered to get out under this heavy fire and succeeded with the assistance of the other men, in getting the three wounded to a place of safety. Gunner HADDOCK made three trips into the pillbox in his efforts to rescue the men and in doing so showed a total disregard of personal safety. He had many very narrow escapes from bursting shells. His courage and splendid example are deserving of special recognition.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Joined Artillery Training School, Tel el Kebir (date not recorded). Embarked Alexandria to join the British Expeditionary Force, 1 August 1916. Found guilty, at sea, 8 August 1916, absent without leave, 1800, 6 August, till 1000, 7 August 1916: awarded 7 days' Field Punishment No 2. Found guilty, 9 September 1916, Avington Park, 7 September 1916 of absent from Tattoo roll call: awarded 7 days' confined to camp. Marched out to Australian Artillery Training Depot, Winchester, 10 September 1916. Transferred to 120th Howitzer Battery, 15th Field Artillery Brigade, 26 October 1916. Found guilty, 14 November 1916, of : awarded 10 days' Field Punishment No 2 and forfeited 1 day's pay; total forfeiture: 11 days' pay. Proceeded overseas to France, 26 March 1917; taken on strength, 13th Field Artillery Brigade and posted to 113th Battery, 31 March 1917. Admitted to hospital, 9 May 1917 (scabies); discharged to duty, 16 May 1917; rejoined unit, 18 May 1917. Admitted to 56th Casualty Clearing Station, 7 July 1917 (piles); transferred to 6th General Hospital Rouen, 9 July 1917; transferred to 7th Convalescent Depot, 16 July 1917; to 11th Convalescent Depot, Buchy, 19 July 1917; discharged to Australian General Base Depot, 27 July 1917. Admitted to 39th General Hospital, Havre, 5 August 1917 (venereal disease); discharged to duty, 13 August 1917. Routine Order No 89, 4 November 1917: 'The Army Corps Commander wishes to express his appreciation of the gallant services rendered during the recent operations.' On leave to England, 22 December 1917; rejoined unit from leave, 14 January 1918. Found guilty, 17 January 1918, of absenting himself without leave (due to leave England, 6 January 1918; left 9 January 1918: awarded 7 days' Field Punishment No 2 and forfeited 10 days' pay. Promoted Temporary Bombardier, 3 October 1918. On leave to United Kingdom, 3 January 1919; rejoined unit, 20 January 1919. Detached to Australian Army Ordnance Corps, 7 November 1919. On leave, 16-20 February 1920. Granted further leave subject to recall, 21 February 1920. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ceramic', 12 March 1920; admitted to ship's hospital, 16 March 1920 (urethitis); discharged to duty at sea, 28 March 1920; disembarked Melbourne, 6 May 1920; discharged, Melbourne, 2 August 1920. Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
