Regimental number | 12312 |
Place of birth | Melbourne Vic |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Contractor |
Address | Elizabeth Street, Malvern, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 27 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Helen Hawkins, Elizabeth Street, Malvern, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | Field Ambulance 10 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/53/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A54 Runic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Field Ambulance |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance |
Medals |
Military Medal 'On 12th October, 1917, in front of PASSCHENDAELE RIDGE, Lance Corporal HAWKINS had charge of a Stretcher Squad at BREMEN HOUSE. He carried out his work more or less constantly under shell fire for sixty (60) hours and after one night's rest volunteered to return to Forward Area where he remained on duty for forty-eight (49) hours. He showed a splendid spirit of perseverance, courage, and endurance.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death |