| Regimental number | 117 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Telephone mechanic |
| Address | 215 Victoria Street, West Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs C F Hammett, 48 Chetwynd Street, West Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 29th Battalion, Machine Gun Section |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/46/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 117A |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Australian Auxiliary Hospital |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At BULLECOURT during the operations from 3rd to 10th May 1917, these men [HAMMETT, 72 R. CHEYNE, 289 H. MARTIN] displayed very gallant conduct. They were responsible for a line communication between Company Headquarters and Forward Sections, and with Brigade Headquarters. For 40 hours after zero they worked in the open under heavy shell fire, without rest and regardless of personal safety. The line was cut nineteen times on the night of 3rd/4th May, and these men passed through the artillery barrage many times on their repair work, which was so well carried out that this unit was at times the only one in communication with Brigade Headquarters, many messages being sent over our line to Forward Battalions in consequence. Their bravery and devotion to duty was of the highest order.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
