| Regimental number | 2427 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Asst foreman |
| Address | Redfern, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Villa Marie Hopgood, 2 Hannan Street off Flinders Street, Darlinghurst, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | 26th Infantry |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 45th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/62/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 45th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Seeing that our advance was likely to be held up, he organized a party and attacked a strong point, capturing eleven prisoners. He showed great initiative and resource at a critical moment. He was wounded shortly afterwards.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
