| Regimental number | 146 |
| Place of birth | London England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Dr. Hewkley, 19 Lower Seymour Street, West London, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Unit name | Divisional Signal Company 1 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 22/11/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A10 Karroo on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Divisional Signal Company |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During 3rd/4th and 5th September, 1916, 2nd Corporal HEWKLEY showed great gallantry and devotion to duty in mending and laying telephone lines from POZIERES to Battalions. During the night 3rd and 4th September, 1916, he went out 4 times and mended breaks in telephone lines under very heavy fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
