| Regimental number | 2889 |
| Place of birth | Carrieton, South Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Carrieton, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21.10 |
| Height | 6' 0.25" |
| Weight | 178 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs A Hillary, Carrieton, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Keswick, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A15 Star Of England on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Saxon', 11 December 1918; discharged (medically unfit: shrapnel wound, left hip), Adelaide, 8 April 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, HILLARY John |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
