| Regimental number | 2788 |
| Place of birth | Saddleworth South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Store assistant |
| Address | Murray Bridge, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, C C Hamister, Murray Bridge, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Lance Corporal |
| Unit name | 12th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A15 Star Of England on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Machine Gun Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Menitorious Service Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal 'For constant devotion to duty during the period 16th/17th September, 1918, to 11th November, 1918 as Orderly Room clerk. This N.C.O. Has carried out the above duties wholeheartedly and has displayed the same constant devotion and reliance under shell fire as he has displayed under all other conditions the Company (3rd A.M.C. Coy.) has experienced. His work has been exemplary.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 113 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Meritorious Service Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
