Regimental number | 5097 |
Place of birth | Lilydale, Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | 140 Chestnut Street, South Richmond, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Next of kin | Father, Mr G Hogg, 140 Chestnut Street, South Richmond, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 7th Battalion, 16th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/24/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A23 Suffolk on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 7th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Work at Lihons on 11 August 1918. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Peter Dennis |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For gallant and distinguished service at Lihons, 11 August, 1918. He was in charge of a platoon throughout the attack. He pushed on with fine judgment and after reaching the objective directed his platoon with great coolness during the counter attack.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 35 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 67 |
Place of burial | Moruya Cemetery, New South Wales |