| Regimental number | 4695 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Milk tester |
| Address | Gardeners Lane, Mascot, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, J Hooper, Gardeners Lane, Mascot, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 20th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/37/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 20th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Work at Broodseinde on 9 October 1917. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in New South Wales Garden of Remembrance |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At BROODSEINDE on 9th October, 1917, when communications were all cut under terrific barrage this man without orders proceeded to repair lines effecting communications at a vital stage of the attack. He was constantly employed for 30 hours. During this time he lost his mate and on two occasions was buried. Although suffering from shell shock he carried on until the Battalion was relieved.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
