| Regimental number | 5683 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| School | Christian Brothers (Catholic) Carlton, Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 95 Amess Street, North Carlton, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, J Hobley, 95 Amess Street, North Carlton, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 14th Battalion, 18th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/31/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A17 Port Lincoln on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 14th Battalion |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of death or wounding | Amiens, France |
| Age at death | 20 |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 20 |
| Place of burial | Cerisy-Gailly Military Cemetery (Plot I, Row B, Grave No. 18), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 72 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: John and Mary HOPLEY, 53 Fawkner Street, South Yarra, Victoria |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
