| Regimental number | 652 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Tiaro, Queensland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Engine driver |
| Address | Tiaro, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, A H Hope, Tiaro, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 26th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/43/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 26th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'Work near Peronne on 29 August 1918.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'In the attack near Peronne on 29 August, 1918, he rushed three enemy machine gun positions single handed, putting them out of action, and killing or capturing the crews. Later, his company advanced through a heavy artillery barrage and suffered heavy casualties. Although wounded, he took up a position within 100 yards of the enemy and beat down their fire with his Lewis gun.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 35 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Cousin (1st): 4791 Sergeant Henry Edward GILCHRIST, 9th Bn, returned to Australia, 8 September 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli (landed 11 September 1915), Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 85 |
| Place of burial | Tewantin Cemetery, Queensland |