| Regimental number | 861 |
| Place of birth | Brecon, South Wales |
| Place of birth | Brecon, Wales |
| School | Council School |
| Age on arrival in Australia | 20 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Address | 7 Mount Street, Brecon, Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Next of kin | Mrs W Norman,7 Mount Street, Brecon, Wales |
| Previous military service | Served in the "Church Lads Brigade", when in England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | 21st Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 21st Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', fourth Supplement, No. 29664 (11 July 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 176 (30 November 1916) |
| Other details from Roll of Honour Circular | "Mentioned in Despatches 10th April, 1916 for distinguished and gallant services rnedered during the period of General Sir Charles Munro's Command of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force. No. 861 Sergeant William Emlyn Hardwick". Details from Sister. |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of death or wounding | Montbrehain, France |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 33 |
| Place of burial | Tincourt New British Cemetery (Plot X, Row E, Grave No. 19), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 93 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: thomas and Mary HARDWICK |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When his platoon was held up by fire from a mine crater he rushed forward with three men killing two of the enemy and dispersing the remainder. He set a fine example of courage and initiative.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 133 Date: Bar to Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When the flank of an advance was seriously hampered by machine gun fire, he led forward a party, drove the enemy from their position, captured a machine gun and six prisoners, and established a post on the captured ground under heavy fire. He showed great courage and skill.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Cross and Bar,1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
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