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Herbert Edwin HOYLES

Regimental number2080
Place of birthLondon England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationMotor mechanic
AddressUllathorne, Eastville, Victoria
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinWife, Mrs H Hoyles, 13 Rupert Street, Collingwood, Victoria
Enlistment date17 September 1914
Rank on enlistmentCleaner
Unit name300th Mechanical Transport, Army Service Corps (17th Divisional Ammunition Column (9th Army Service Corps)
AWM Embarkation Roll number25/99/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 22 December 1914
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Divisional Supply Column
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Second Supplement No. 30107 (1 June 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 (4 October 1917).

FateReturned to Australia 23 October 1918
Other details

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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