| Place of birth | Balmain, Sydney, New South Wales |
| School | Glebe, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | School teacher |
| Address | 31 John Street, Woollahra, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Margaret Hobbs, Mann Street, Gosford, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit name | 36th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/53/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 36th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Place of death or wounding | Villers-Bretonneux, 1918, France |
| Age at death | 29 |
| Place of burial | Adelaide Cemetery (Plot I, Row F, Grave No. 13), Villers-Bretonneux, France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 127 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Alfred and Margaret HOBBS, Manmn Street, Gosford, New South Wales. Native of Balmain, New South Wales |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in a raid on the enemy's trenches. He rendered valuable assistance during the approach to the enemy's position. He led his men with great dash and coolness to the objective, and, after a struggle, captured an enemy officer and four other prisoners. He set a splendid example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 165 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: Captain N. H. Nobbs. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |