| Regimental number | 2609 |
| Place of birth | Leichhardt, Sydney, New South Wales |
| School | Ashfield Public School, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Commercial traveller |
| Address | Elverton, Boulevard, Lewisham, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, Lewis Francis J Hocking, Elverton, Boulevard, Lewisham, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | NSW Cadets and St George Rifles Volunteer |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A54 Runic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 55th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Given name Francis Almund |
| Place of death or wounding | France |
| Age at death | 26 |
| Family/military connections | Brother: Harold J Hocking, MM (alive) 45th Battalion. Cousin: Major E Wearne, DSO - 6th Light Horse (alive) |