| Regimental number | 1711 |
| Place of birth | Walhalla Vic |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Address | Wonthaggi, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, Henry Hewitt, Marion Crescent, Wonthaggi, Victoria |
| Previous military service | 48th Infantry |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 46th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/63/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 46th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the operations West of BELLENGLISE on the 18th/19th September, 1918 for splendid work as a runner. He repeatedly passed through heavy shell and machine gun fire carrying important messages. On one occasion he was blown up by concussion from a bursting shell but carried on. He also acted as guide to ration parties and was of wonderful assistance to his Company.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
