| Regimental number | 4049 |
| Place of birth | Launceston Tasmania |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Factory hand |
| Address | 2 Charles Street, Launceston, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, J Hall, 2 Charles Street, Launceston, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 15th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT RMS Orontes on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 47th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Launceston Garden of Remembrance |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and daring during operations near WYTSCHAETE August 1 - 16 1917 as a Scout. He displayed indefatigable energy and fearlessness in leading patrols into enemy country and gained valuable information. He volunteered in addition as a Sniper and remained for 2 days in a shell hole in No Man's Land until he had effectively gained ......... over enemy snipers who were causing great concern to the front line troops. He is very consistent in his work and sets a fine example.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 19 Date: |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
