| Regimental number | 3786 |
| Place of birth | Somerset England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Station hand |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, J Hoare, Bathpool Junction, Somerset, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 4th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/21/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A7 Medic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'For gallantry and devotion to duty at Strazeele on 16 April 1918.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For gallantry and devotion to duty at STRAZEELE on 18th April, 1918. During the advance of his Company, when the Platoon Officer and the Platoon Sergeant had become casualties, Lance Corporal HOARE took charge of his platoon and continued the attack; entering the enemy trenches, killing several Germans and taking three prisoners. He held the trench until ordered to fall back in line with other platoons. By his gallant coolness and initiative he set a splendid example to his comrades.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
