William Joseph HAMMOND

Regimental number714
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationButcher
Addressc/o Mrs. Violet Hammond, Dulcie, Bryson Street, Chatswood, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinMother, Mrs. Violet Hammond, Dulcie, Bryson Street, Chatswood, New South Wales
Enlistment date23 January 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name6th Light Horse Regiment, 2nd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/11/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A21 Marere on 20 February 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll4th Machine Gun Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Meritorious Service Medal (Altered to Military Medal)


Work at Hamel on 5 July 1918 and at Morcourt on 8 August 1918.
Recommendation date: 23 September 1918

FateReturned to Australia 16 October 1918
Medals

Military Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 75
Date: 17 June 1919