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Gordon Edgar HOOKER

Regimental number2948
Date of birth24 March 1893
Place of birthWaratah, Tasmania
ReligionMethodist
OccupationLabourer
AddressWaratah, Tasmania
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinFather, S Hooker, Waratah, Tasmania
Enlistment date3 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name8th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/25/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board SS Makarini on 15 September 1915
Regimental number from Nominal Roll2940
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll8th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 12 May 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 3361 Pte Frederick Alfred HOOKER, 2nd Pioneer Bn, returned to Australia, 4 June 1919.
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death7 May 1990
Age at death97
Place of burialPacific Crest Cemetery, Redondo Beach, California, USA

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