The AIF Project

Albert Victor HILLYEAR

Regimental number3766
Place of birthMelbourne Vic
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationPlumber
Address3 Barkly Street, Brighton, Melbourne, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinBrother, Henry Hillyear, 39 Roseberry Street, Ascot Vale, Melbourne, Victoria
Enlistment date3 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name14th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/31/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 23 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll12th Field Company Engineers
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Recommendation date: 12 March 1918

FateReturned to Australia 5 April 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'For continuous gallantry during operations near ZILLEBEKE, February - March, 1918, and during the German attacks West of ALBERT 4th/5th April. He has performed consistently good and gallant work for over two years in FRANCE.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 75
Date: 17 June 1919

Other details

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

Print format    


© The AIF Project 2024, UNSW Canberra. Not to be reproduced without permission.