Regimental number | 912 |
Place of birth | Cheshire England |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Butcher |
Address | 28 Manchester Road, Hyde Cheshire, England |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 36 |
Next of kin | Father, F J Hopwood, 28 Manchester Road, Hyde Cheshire, England |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 21st Battalion, D Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 21st Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Work at Broodseinde on 4 October 1917. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'During the attack on BROODSEINDE on 4th October, 1917, this N.C.O. particularly distinguished himself for devotion to duty, determination and faithfulness in assisting his Officer to get supplies of material through to the front area night after night, whilst the Division was in the line and often under very heavy shell fire. It was by this Sergeants splendid example and enthusiasm that the men were inspired to press forward to their objective when the difficulties seemed greatest. His coolness and bravery were of invaluable assistance to his party in enabling them to perform their work successfully.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |