David HOPE

Regimental number1429
Place of birthToowoomba Qld
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationFarmer
AddressKenneth Street, Toowoomba, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinMother, Mrs Jane Hope, Kenneth Street, Toowoomba, Queensland
Enlistment date7 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name2nd Light Horse Regiment, 11th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/7/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A47 Mashobra on 4 October 1915
Rank from Nominal RollBombardier
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Divisional Ammunition Column
FateReturned to Australia 8 April 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'This N.C.O. was in charge of forward ammunition dumps during the operations from 17th September onwards, and materially assisted in maintaining the ammunition supply, in spite of the heavy shelling to which his area was at times subjected. On one occasion, by his prompt action in extinguishing a fire which was started by enemy shell fire in close proximity to a large supply of ammunition, he saved several hundred rounds at a time when they were urgently required.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 135
Date: 11 December 1919