| Regimental number | 5033 |
| Place of birth | Birchup, Victoria |
| School | State School, Birchup, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Watchupga, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Jane Hillgrove, Watchupga, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 24th Battalion, 13th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/41/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 24th Battalion |
| Other details from Roll of Honour Circular | Wounded at Bullecourt, 3 May 1917; gassed February 1918; died of wounds, 19 May 1918. He wore the crossed muskets and the crossed swords, & was sometimes sniping. 'Always in the nick of the fight when able.' (details from mother) |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Place of death or wounding | France |
| Age at death | 23 |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 23 |
| Place of burial | Franvillers Communal Cemetery Extension (Plot I, Row B, Grave No. 9), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 101 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: William and Jane HILLGROVE, Watchupga, victoria. Native of Birchip, Victoria |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
