| Regimental number | 1172 |
| Place of birth | Townsville Queensland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | McEllwraith Street, South Townsville, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Brother, James Thomas Pope, c/o Mrs J Kiernan, Tay Street, Loges Paddock, Mackay, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 42nd Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/59/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At BROODSEINDE RIDGE east of YPRES during the operations between1st and 8th October, 1917, Pte. POPE displayed great gallantry and marked devotion to duty. He proved of invaluable assistance in keeping up forward communication from Battalion Headquarters and though subjected to intense barrage he at all times acted with the utmost coolness and courage. By his prompt unhesitating action information of the utmost urgency was conveyed to Battalion Headquarters at times when the enemy's fire was most intense.'
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| 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
