| Regimental number | 2771 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Mechanic |
| Address | Devonport, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, James Hynds, Devonport, Tasmania |
| Previous military service | 91st Infantry |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 40th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/57/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 40th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At RIBEMONT, MERICOURT and HEILLY on 24th April, 1918, this man rendered excellent service in connection with the maintenance of communications during a heavy hostile bombardment of villages and battery areas with H.E. and gas shell which commenced at 4 a.m. and continued up until mid-day. In repairing communications he was compelled to pass through heavy enemy shell fire and through wooded areas in the valley of the ANCRE full of gas. He succeeded in re establishing communication between Brigade Headquarters and forward units although suffering from the effects of gas. In his work throughout the period he showed great determination and displayed a total disregard for danger.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
