| Regimental number | 2758 |
| Place of birth | Manchester England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Wireworker |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M J Hancock, 7 Cumberland Street, Lower Broughton, Manchester, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 14th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/31/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board SS Makarini on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Temporary Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 46th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Work near Hamel on 8 August 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For marked gallantry, initiative, and resource throughout the operations east of Bellenglise, north of St. Quentin, 18-19 September, 1918. He acted as company sergeant major of his company, and, during the attack on out-post trench of Hindenburg Line, he took charge of half the company and brilliantly led them to the final objective, capturing many prisoners and machine guns. He established a block in communication trench leading to "No Man's Land" and did splendidly in organizing and consolidating the line. He set a very fine example throughout to those under him.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 20 Date: Military Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
Postal Address:
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
