| Regimental number | 1000 |
| Place of birth | Williamstown, Victoria |
| School | State and University High School |
| Other training | Served 7 years with Billingson & Peck (Architects) W.M. College |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Address | 72 Pasco Street, Williamstown, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs A C Hansen, 72 Pasco Street, Williamstown, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | 14th Battalion, H Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/31/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Recommendation date: |
| Other details from Roll of Honour Circular | "Designer and engineer of Courtney's Post Gallipoli; rough plans are in our possession. Congratulated by Gen. Cox for conspicuous bravery. Enlisted as a Private on 14th September, 1914 and rose to Lieut, Captain and O.C. of C Company, 14th Battalion. Recommended for D.S.O. Passed qualifying exams in Engineering in Instructional School, with Credit. December, 1917." Details from Father. |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Place of death or wounding | Grandcourt, Somme Sector, France |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 24 |
| Place of burial | Warloy-Baillon Communal Cemetery Extension (Plot VIII, Row D, Grave No. 28), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 72 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: John and Agnes HANSEN, 72 Pasco Street, Williamstown, victoria |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He organized and carried out an attack on two enemy strong points which were captured. He displayed great gallantry and initiative throughout the operations, and set a splendid example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
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