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Herbert Gerald HINTON

Place of birthBrisbane, Queensland
SchoolNormal State School, Brisbane, Queensland
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationCommercial traveller
AddressFire Brigade Station, Wharf Street, Brisbane, Queensland
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation35
Next of kinMrs. Mabel C. Hinton, 'Wanelta,' Graceville, Brisbane, Queensland
Previous military serviceServed with A.MG 1st Contingent in South African War. Also as Lieut in Harrens M.I. and S.A.L.H.
Enlistment date20 August 1914
Rank on enlistment2nd Lieutenant
Unit name2nd Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/7/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board Transport A15 Star of England on 24 September 1914
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Light Horse Regiment
FateKilled in Action 7 August 1915
Place of death or woundingGallipoli, Turkey
Age at death36.5
Place of burialShrapnel Valley Cemetery (Plot IV, Row D, Grave No. 14), Anzac, Gallipoli
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
3
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: John and Mary HINTON; husband of Mabel HINTON, Brighton, Sandgate, Queensland. Native of Brisbane
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

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

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