Albert HUTSON

Regimental number2380
Place of birthKatamatite Vic
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressThoona, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinMother, Mrs Hutson, Thoona, Victoria
Enlistment date1 June 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name6th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/23/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on 16 July 1915
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll6th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Has always displayed great coolness and courage in bombing raids.
Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Second Supplement, No. 30107 (1 June 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 (4 October 1917).
Recommendation date: 7 March 1917

FateEffective abroad (still overseas)
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

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