| Regimental number | 832 |
| Place of birth | Glenelg, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Torquay Street, New Glenelg, South Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs H J Hood, Torquay Street, New Glenelg, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Served in the Royal Australian Garrison Artillery, Sydney, New South Wales. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
| Unit name | 27th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/44/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A2 Geelong on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 27th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Proceeded from Alexandria, Egypt, to join the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force at Gallipoli, 4 September 1915. Admitted to 7th Field Ambulance, Gallipoli, 22 October 1915; transferred to 19th General Hospital, Alexandria, 31 October 1915 (enteric fever); to Convalescent Camp, Port Said, 9 December 1915. Commenced return to Australia on board 'Ulysses', 3 January 1916. Re-enlisted as 832, 17th Bn, 29 January 1916, and embarked with 16th Reinforcement from Sydney on board HMAT 'Ceramic', 7 October 1916; disembarked Plymouth, 21 November 1916. Proceeded overseas to France, 4 February 1917. Appointed Lance Sergeant, 5 April 1917; Sergeant, 4 May 1917. Transferred to England, 14 June 1917 (trench fever); admitted to University War Hospital (Southampton), 15 June 1917. Proceeded overseas to France, 22 May 1918. Commenced return to Australia on board 'Ascanius', 9 February 1919; discharged, 29 August 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
