| Regimental number | 16788 |
| Place of birth | Brisbane Queensland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Cabinetmaker |
| Address | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Elizabeth Hall, Kellett Street, Auchenflower, Queensland |
| Previous military service | 8th Infantry |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Unit name | January 1917 Reinforcements |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/42/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board RMS Osterley on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sapper |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Field Company Engineers |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry on September 29th, 1918, Southwest of LE GATELET while acting as a runner to Brigade Headquarters. He accompanied the advance party of it moving forward to establish itself in BONY. On approaching GILLIMONT FARM the party came under intense machine gun and shell fire which caused casualties and disorganised the party. On the party again being got together Sapper Hall was the only runner left. Throughout the day he continually carried messages under fire and set a splendid example of courage and devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 16787 Sapper William Fergus HALL, 10th Field Company Engineers, returned to Australia, 20 May 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
