Regimental number | 1023 |
Place of birth | Yaukalilla, South Australia |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Yankalilla, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Height | 5' 8" |
Weight | 148 lbs |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs H. Hoskin, Yankalilla, South Australia |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Oaklands, South Australia |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 3rd Light Horse Regiment, 6th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/8/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Light Horse Regiment |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Palestine Commenced return to Australia from Kantara on board HT 'Orari', 15 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 26 August 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Sources | NAA: B2455, HOSKIN William Joseph |