Regimental number | 538 |
Place of birth | Brougham House, Manchester, England |
Other Names | HUME, W H |
School | Beerwah State School, Queensland |
Age on arrival in Australia | 3 |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Sleeper hewer |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 34 |
Next of kin | Friend, H Hume Jun, Beerwah, North Coast Line, Queensland |
Previous military service | Served in the 'English Imperial Army' (details from mother). |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 16th Battalion, B Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
Fate | Killed in Action |
Place of death or wounding | Gallipoli, Turkey |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | 4th Battalion Parade Ground Cemetery, Gallipoli, Turkey |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Miscellaneous details | Real name: William Henry Hampton HUME |