| Regimental number | 4128 |
| Place of birth | Bega New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Dairy farmer |
| Address | Bega PO, Bega, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs C Hanscombe, Bega PO, Bega, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 17th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/34/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A15 Star Of England on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Divisional Ammunition Column |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal (Immediate) Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | Married Gladys Buckley, St Patrick's Church, Bega, NSW, 1923. Buried in Bega Cemetery. |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On the night of 6th/7th October, this Driver was in a column on MENIN ROAD bringing up ammunition. The column was heavily shelled for about three (3) hours, during which a shell killed another driver in his team, killed one mule and wounded two others. While the third driver cleared the road he cleared his wagon and unaided carried on and delivered his ammunition. Although considerably shocked himself, he showed a fine example of bravery and devotion to duty, deserving of recognition.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 4127 Gunner Charles Edward HANSCOMBE, 5th Divisional Ammunition Column, returned to Australia, 9 May 1917. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | b. 11 July 1886. Educated Numbugga via Bega, NSW. |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
