| Regimental number | 524 |
| Place of birth | Dungog, New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Grazier |
| Address | 'Dingadell', Dungog, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25.10 |
| Height | 5' 11" |
| Weight | 169 lbs |
| Next of kin | F.A. Hooke, 'Dingadell', Dungog, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 1, Brigade Ammunition Column |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/29/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A8 Argyllshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Field Artillery Brigade |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At POZIERES, FRANCE, on 22nd. August 1916, when on duty with Forward Observing Officer, Gunner HOOKE assisted to carry a wounded Officer through heavy shell fire to a Dressing Station. Bdr HOOKE'S work has been consistently of a high order. He is always among the first to volunteer when parties of runners are called for from Batteries.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brothers: 1426 Pte Alfred Augustus HOOKE, 1st Field Artillery Brigade, returned to Australia, 26 September 1917; 1236 Pte Benjamin HOOKE, 1st Field Artillery Brigade, returned to Australia. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HS 'Karoola', 25 November 1917; discharged (medically unfit: wounded: shrapnel wound, head), 13 February 1918. Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, HOOKE James |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
