| Regimental number | 2349 |
| Place of birth | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Fitter's labourer |
| Address | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Height | 5' 9" |
| Weight | 130 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary Ann Hooper, 34 Henry Street, Stepney, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 32nd Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/49/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board RMS Mongolia on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 30th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on HT 'Port Denison',25 September 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 13 November 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), 10 January 1920. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Third given name incorrectly entered on Embarkation Roll as Pierce. |
| Date of death | |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, HOOPER Melville Norman Pearce |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
