| Regimental number | 644 |
| Place of birth | 12 Albert Street, North Williamstown, Victoria |
| School | Williamstown State School, Williamstown, Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 12 Albert Street, North Williamstown, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mrs C Hansford, 12 Albert Street, North Williamstown, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 21st Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 21st Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal For conspicuous gallantry and skill in charge of a Lewis Gun during the attack at Mouquet Farm on 26 August 1916. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Place of death or wounding | Bullecourt, France |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 23 |
| Place of burial | St. Sever Cemetery (Block P, Plot II, Row K, Grave No. 3B), Rouen, France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 93 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Joseph and Christina HANSFORD, 12 Albert Street, Williamstown North, Victoria |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and skill in charge of a Lewis Gun during the attack at MOUQUET FARM on the 26th August, 1916. Taking up a position well forward of our line he maintained his gun in action throughout the day in spite of very heavy enemy artillery and machine gun fire, and was of the greatest value to the infantry in consolidating the captured position at 77.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: Silver Medal (Serbia) Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: |
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