| Place of birth | Young New South Wales |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Address | Grafton, Elsemere Street, Kensington, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, W A Hourn, Grafton, Elsemere Street, Kensington, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit name | 4th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/21/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 55th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'During the attack on Peronne, on 1st September, 1918, when his company commander became a casualty early in the operations, he assumed command, and, though himself wounded, he led the men with gallant determination and skill. He was wounded a second time, but remained at duty, showing a fine example of endurance and devotion to duty that greatly inspired his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Also embarked INF4REIN18, rank LT |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
