| Regimental number | 89 |
| Place of birth | Fremantle, Western Australia |
| School | White Gum Valley School, Western Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Railway porter |
| Address | 47 Hampton Road, Fremantle, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, Daniel Hobson, 47 Hampton Road, Fremantle, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | 86th Infantry; Served in the Naval Cadets. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 44th Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/61/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 44th Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of death or wounding | Sailly-le-Sec, Somme Sector, France |
| Age at death | 21 |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
