| Regimental number | 2576 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Bute, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Bute, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24.6 |
| Height | 5' 5" |
| Weight | 137 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs. Alma Hancock, Bute, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th Light Horse Regiment, 18th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/14/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A13 Katuna on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Imperial Camel Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 2577 Wilfred Inman HANCOCK, 15th Light Horse Regiment, returned to Australia, 26 July 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Palestine Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Oxfordshire', 10 July 1919; discharged (medically unfit), Adelaide, 25 September 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 87 |
| Place of burial | Clare General Cemetery, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, HANCOCK Eric Oswald |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
