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John HILL

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ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationMathematics and science master
AddressBoys Grammar School, Rockhampton, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinFather, William Hill, Hutchinson Place, Cambuslang, Glasgow, Scotland
Enlistment date2 September 1914
Rank on enlistment2nd Lieutenant
Unit name15th Battalion, B Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/32/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A40 Ceramic on 22 December 1914
Rank from Nominal RollMajor
Unit from Nominal Roll15th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette, Supplement, No. 29455 (28 January 1916); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 44 (6 April 1916).

FateReturned to Australia 17 March 1916
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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