| Regimental number | 7361 |
| Place of birth | Mannum, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Sheep farmer |
| Address | Tungkillo, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22.6 |
| Height | 5' 7.25" |
| Weight | 132 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, W H Hoad, Tungkillo, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Unit name | Tunnelling Companies, March 1917 Reinforcements |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 16/15/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Vic, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Shropshire', 2 December 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 26 February 1920. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, HOAD Harry Ernest |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
