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Nicholas Hamlyn HOBBS

Regimental number719
Place of birthSydney New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationMerchant sailor
AddressGosford, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation28
Next of kinFather, A J Hobbs, Gosford, New South Wales
Enlistment date6 March 1915
Rank on enlistmentSergeant
Unit name20th Battalion, B Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/37/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on 25 June 1915
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Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry during the consolidation of the captured enemy trenches. He took charge when his company commander had been wounded and, by his courage and cheery manner, kept his men at work through a heavy bombardment.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 184
Date: 14 December 1916

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