| Regimental number | 52 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Adelaide South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Storeman |
| Address | Gladstone Road, Mile End, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Father, Major Hurcombe, Gladstone Road, Mile End, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Lance Corporal Driver |
| Unit name | 10th Battalion, Headquarters |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board Transport A11 Ascanius on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Battalion |
| Promotions |
Lieutenant Unit: 10th Battalion Promotion date: Captain Unit: 10th Battalion Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Acted with gtreat coolness and daring at Pozieres. Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 29890 (2 January 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 103 (29 June 1917). Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. His company came under a heavy barrage when assembled for the attack. By his determination, cheerfulness, and disregard of danger he reoganized the company and led it successfully to the final objective and consolidated the captured position. His ability and untiring energy contributed largely to the success of the operations.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 120 Date: Bar to Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an attack. He led his company splendidly, and with great dash gained his objective, after which he personally led an attack on a machine gun nest and accounted for many of the enemy. Later he captured an officer and two men. He set a very fine example to all under his command.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Father: Lt-Colonel Frederick William HURCOMBE, 50th Bn, returned to Australia. |
| Other details | Medals: Military Cross and Bar, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
