| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Bank accountant |
| Address | Townsville, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Next of kin | Father, R Shuckburgh Hurd, Police Magistrate, Roma, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit name | 15th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A48 Seang Bee on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He maintained his company line against huge masses of the enemy for two and a half hours after the troops on his right had fallen back. It is estimated that over 400 dead lay in front of one of his platoon posts.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
