| Regimental number | 6264 |
| Place of birth | Kensbrook South Australia |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Kersbrook , South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs A Hobby, Kersbrook, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Battalion, 20th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 27th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the attack South of FRAMERVILLE near AMIENS on 9th August 1918, the remainder of the stretcher bearers of this man's Company having become casualties, Private HOBBY carried on, bandaging and getting the wounded back to places of safety. He worked continuously for twelve hours, often under heavy enemy machine gun fire, showing marked courage and devotion.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 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
