| Regimental number | 1324 |
| Place of birth | Creswick, Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Teamster |
| Address | Pascoe Street, North Creswick |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Mrs Emma Hobden, Pascoe Street, North Creswick |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 24th Battalion, Headquarters |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/41/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Machine Gun Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'In the attack on the 9th August, 1918 at FRAMERVILLE near AMIENS, he showed great resource and presence of mind. Forward of the objective he saw one of our teams knocked out by point blank shell fire. Without hesitation he ran forward into "NO MAN'S LAND' back to safety. His courage and devotion to duty were most conspicuous.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
