| Regimental number | 75 |
| Place of birth | Stepney, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of Christ |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Kersbrook, South Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 22.7 |
| Height | 5' 9" |
| Weight | 148 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Emily Alice Hobby, same address |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 43rd Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/60/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A19 Afric on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 43rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Wounded in action, 31 July 1917 (gun shot wound, leg). Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'City of York', 14 January 1919; discharged(termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 3 April 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No S76851. |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, HOBBY Albert Roy |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
