| Regimental number | 1693 |
| Place of birth | Beverly, Yorkshire, England |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Height | 5' 9" |
| Weight | 164 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, John Hardbattle, Lund near Beverley, Yorkshire, England |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Geelong, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 58th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/75/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 57th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Bakara', 24 July 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 16 October 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 8 December 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Lilydale Lawn Cemetery, Victoria |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, HARDBATTLE George William |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
