| Regimental number | 2488 |
| Place of birth | Williamstown, Victoria |
| School | Box Hill College and State School, Box Hill, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Draftsman |
| Address | 'Ailsa', Malvern Road, East Malvern, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E W Craig, 'Ailsa', Malvern Road, East Malvern, Victoria |
| Previous military service | 38th Field Company Army Engineers; Served in the Citizen Forces |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Unit name | 2nd Field Company Engineers, Reinforcement 12 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/21/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board RMS Mooltan on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sapper |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Field Company Engineers |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Conspicuous gallantry under fire, enabling valuable services to be rendered. (East of Ypres). Recommendation date: |
| Other details from Roll of Honour Circular | "He won the Military Medal and General Birdwood wrote us concerning him that he showed the greatest decoration to duty and utter disregard of his own personal safety he enlisted in June, 1915 and was employed in the Railways as a draftsman." Details from Mother. |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Age at death | 22.1 |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 22 |
| Place of burial | Arnake British Cemetery (Plot I, Row C, Grave No. 28), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 24 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Arthur adn Daisy HOPKINS, Malvern Road, East Malvern, Victoria. Native of Melbourne, Victoria |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the operations east of YPRES on 4th October 1917, he was engaged on the construction of a strong point near MOLENAARSTHOEK. He assisted to make a reconnaissance of the site under intense artillery fire displaying great coolness. He also assisted a wounded officer in an exposed position under trying conditions. His continued indifference to personal danger was a splendid example of courage and inspired his party with confidence. His bearing throughout was most admirable and assisted greatly in the successful accomplishment of the work.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Uncle: Ernest Kent 8 Cousins: Served at the war, one cousin (Sgt. Walter Downing) won the MM and one, Captain Stan Kent the MC and DSO. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
