| 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 |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
