| Regimental number | 1136 |
| Address | Henna Street, Warrnambool, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Mrs E Hempel, Hennia Street, Warrnambool, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 7th Battalion, 1st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/24/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 7th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At POZIERES, FRANCE from 17th. to 21st. August 1916 Private HEMPEL showed conspicuous bravery throughout our stay in the trenches. As a stretcher bearer for 7th Battalion with Private TRINDER, he continuously carried wounded through heavy barrages of fire, working from our strong point N.E. of POZIERES (a distance of 75 yards from the enemy), where for 50 yards along the trenches he was fully exposed to the enemy's fire. When Private TRINDER was wounded, Private HAMPEL continued to work by himself, bandaging wounded in No Mans Land and carrying them in.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Warrnambool Cemetery, Victoria |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
