| Regimental number | 2672 |
| Place of birth | Burgess Siding Western Australia |
| Other Names | HITCHCOCK, Alfred Fredk |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farm labourer |
| Address | Meckering PO, Meckering, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Martha Hitchcock, Meckering, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 28th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/45/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 28th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal (altered to Military Medal) 'Work at Westhoek on 20 September 1917.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Fredk spelt Frederick |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. At the attack on WESTHOEK RIDGE on 20th September 1917 he set a splendid example to his men, and gave considerable assistance to his officers during the consolidation. An enemy sniper was effectively sniping our troops whilst they were digging - Corporal HITCHCOCK went out under heavy fire and shot this sniper. At all times he showed utter disregard for personal safety.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: Croix de Guerre (Belgium) Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 91 Date: |