| Regimental number | 2516 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Letter carrier |
| Address | Irrigation Area, Hay, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, J Hill, Irrigation Area, Hay, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 18th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/35/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Divisional Signal Company |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Conspicuous gallantry as linesman in maintaining communications under heavy fire.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the attack on POLYGON WOOD on 20th September, 1917, Sapper HILL displayed conspicuous gallantry in carrying out his duties as linesman. For the first 24 hours of the attack he continuously patrolled the line connecting Brigade Headquarters with the Brigade forward station over ground which was subjected to very heavy enemy shell fire with the result that constant communication was maintained between these two points. He remained on duty 48 hours without rest or sleep and rendered very valuable service.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
