Richard HYDE

Regimental number1550
Date of birth4 May 1886
Place of birthCheshire, England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressDeshon Estate, South Brisbane, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation28.6
Height5' 9"
Weight137 lbs
Next of kinFather, R Hyde, 16 Marsh Lane, Nantwich, England
Previous military serviceServed for 3 years in the Territorials; 4 years in the Volunteers; time expired.
Enlistment date3 November 1914
Place of enlistmentBrisbane, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit nameNo 1 Australian General Hospital
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board A62 Wandilla on 25 June 1915
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll7th Field Ambulance
FateEffective abroad (still overseas)
Discharge date13 April 1920
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Embarked Sydney, 19 February 1915, on board HT 'Runic'.

Married Edith Mary Jane POTTS, Primitive Methodist Chapel, Nantwich, 12 January 1918.

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Napier', 21 December 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Brisbane, 13 April 1920.

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

Also served in World War II: Service No Q140080.
SourcesNAA: B2455, HYDE Richard