Regimental number | 3031 |
Place of birth | Palmer, South Australia |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Baker |
Address | Palmer, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 18 |
Height | 5' 5.75" |
Weight | 140 lbs |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Louisa Wegener, Palmer, South Australia |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Keswick, South Australia |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 12th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and resource near Lihons, 11 August, 1918. This man rushed an enemy machine gun post, and bayoneted the crew of two. Later, he successfully led a party of four against another machine gun post, which was holding up the advance.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 35 Date: |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Suffolk', 12 April 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 25 July 1919. Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Centennial Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |
Sources | NAA: B2455, WEGENER Hugo John |