| Regimental number | 1131 |
| Place of birth | Granville New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Portland, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Father, W E Hitchenor, Portland, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Battalion F Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/20/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 55th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'In front of FLEURBAIX on the night 30th September/1st October, 1916, this N.C.O. participated in a raid on a strong point in the German trenches north of BAS MAISNIL. He showed conspicuous bravery in a fight with a German whilst in the trenches of the enemy. This Hun attacked HITCHENOR with rifle and bayonet, the latter only having a revolver. He fired and wounded the Hun, who then closed with him and after a struggle HITCHENOR killed him with the butt end of his revolver. His prompt action in dealing with this German set an excellent example.'
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| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
