Regimental number | 1935 |
Place of birth | Lake Cowal New South Wales |
Religion | Salvation Army |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Manildra Street, Narromine, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 25 |
Next of kin | Father, Alfred Hilder, One Mile, Grenfell, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 54th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/71/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A37 Barambah on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 34th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Refers 1 October 1917. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'On the morning 1st October 1917 when holding the line in ZONNEBEKE Sector prior to 3rd Phase of YPRES Battle the Company on the right came under heavy enemy bombardment during which they suffered many casualties. This N.C.O. displayed the greatest courage and initiative in organising stretcher bearer parties to evacuate the wounded. He worked for several hours exposed to enemy observation, the trenches being subjected to shell fire. He also was repeatedly fired upon by enemy snipers. Although wounded in the hand he continued with the work and personally assisted in carrying out many wounded men. During the 5th Phase of the Battle of YPRES when his platoon commander had been killed he took command and led his platoon forward with great dash to reinforce the Battalion detailed to take the second objective. This battalion was being badly cut up by enfilade machine gun fire. He continued to command his platoon till wounded by a H.E. shell. Throughout he set a fine example of coolness, courage and leadership to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |