| Regimental number | 6828 |
| Place of birth | Richmond, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Storeman |
| Address | Richmond, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22.10 |
| Height | 5' 4.5" |
| Weight | 144 lbs |
| Next of kin | William Hansen, 9 Shaw Street, Richmond, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Served for 8 months in Citizen Military Forces; previously rejected for AIF enlistment on account of flat feet. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 24th Battalion 19th Reinforcement |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 24th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Tried by Field General Court Martial, 9 November 1918, on charge of desertion, in that he, in the field, absented himself without leave from 2100 on 28 September 1918 until arrested by Military Police at 1625 on 7 October 1918; found guilt, sentenced to 5 years' penal servitude. Admitted to 11th Military Prison, France, 19 December 1918; transferred to Portland Convict Prison, 6 April 1919; sentence suspended by GOC-in-C, Southern Command, 25 April 1919. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Mahia', 4 June 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 17 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 16 August 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, HANSEN Ova Carl John |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
