| Regimental number | 2172 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 70 Delbridge Street, North Fitzroy, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 24.6 |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 150 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Emily Hitchen, Fern Grove, Meeniyan, South Gippsland, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 24th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/41/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 24th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Zealandic', 3 July 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 23 August 1919; discharged (medically unfit: trench feet and debility), Melbourne, 6 January 1920. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, HITCHEN John Charles |
Postal Address:
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
