Wilfred Inman HANCOCK

Regimental number2577
Place of birthBute, South Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationFarmer
AddressBute, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Height5' 4"
Weight116 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs Alma Hancock, Bute, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date4 January 1916
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name9th Light Horse Regiment, 18th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/14/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A13 Katuna on 23 June 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll15th Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 26 July 1919
Discharge date7 October 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 2576 Pte Eric Oswald HANCOCK, imp CAMEL Brigade, returned to Australia, 10 July 1919.
Other details

War service: Egypt, Palestine

Commenced return to Australia from Kantara on board HT 'Dongala', 26 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), 7 October 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, HANCOCK Wilfred Inman