| Regimental number | 1099 |
| Place of birth | Mildura Vic |
| Other Names | Francis Ottimar |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Civil servant |
| Address | 104 Page Street, Albert Park, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Brother, Rudolph Orange Hohenfels, same address |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Unit name | Divisional Signal Company 2, Section 4 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 22/12/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A39 Port Macquarie on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Corps Signal Company |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal For conspicuous gallantry in action in the Hindenburg Line in laying and repairing telephone lines under intense fire. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry in action on 3rd May 1917 in the HINDENBURG Line, laying and repairing telephone lines under intense artillery fire and Machine Gun fire. At one time he worked continuously for 5 hours in the open showing an exemplary disregard of danger and displaying both courage and endurance.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
