Regimental number | 9548 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Kapunda, South Australia |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Miner |
Address | Belton via Carrieton, South Australia |
Marital status | Widower |
Age at embarkation | 37.7 |
Height | 5' 2.75" |
Weight | 125 lbs |
Next of kin | Daughter, Miss R Hooper, c/o Miss Boxer, Belton via Carrieton, South Australia |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
Unit name | Tunnelling Companies, January 1918 Reinforcements |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sapper |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Tunnelling Company |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Suevic', 23 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 1 October 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Sources | NAA: B2455, HOOPER Richard |