| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Nhill, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Medical practitioner |
| Address | Middle Brighton, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Height | 6' 0" |
| Weight | 162 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, J W Trumble, 'Leddicott', Church Street, Middle Brighton, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Served in Volunteer Cadets (2 years), Senior Cadets (1 year), and 4 years in Melbourne University Rifles (as Signal Corporal), Citizen Military Forces. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Captain |
| Unit name | Medical Officers |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Army Medical Corps |
| Fate | Discharged (appointment terminated) in England |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Under heavy enemy barrage he pushed forward some 600 yards with his medical personnel to a ledge where by his capable organization he successfully evacuated quantities of wounded. He worked for three days and nights, and his quiet courage had an excellent effect on wounded and stretcher bearers alike.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 9145A Pte John Compson TRUMBLE, Australian Army Medical Corps, returned to Australia, 1 November 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, TRUMBLE Hugh Compson |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
