| Regimental number | 214 |
| Place of birth | Mortlake Vic |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Cavendish PO, Cavendish, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Father, N J Hyde, Cavendish PO, Cavendish, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Light Horse Regiment, B Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/13/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A16 Star Of Victoria on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Warrant Officer (Class II) |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd LH Brigade Machine Gun Squadron |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Refers 19 April 1917. Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Second Supplement No. 30474 (14 January 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76 (23 May 1918). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He covered a temporary withdrawal with fire from his machine gun, showing great courage and skill. He remained until the last, and brought his gun safely out of action under heavy fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
