Regimental number | 559 |
Place of birth | Fingal Tas |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Bushman |
Address | West Kentish, Tasmania |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 24 |
Next of kin | Father, Robert Hart, West Kentish, Sheffield, Tasmania |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 40th Battalion, C Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/57/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 40th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'On the 7th June, 1917, south of MESSINES, for magnificent conduct and devotion to duty whilst carryig out the duties of a stretcher bearer. He carried wounded during the entire operation, extending from 3 a.m. on the 7th to 7 a.m. on the 9th. The greater part of his work was carried out under heavy hostile fire, and he acquitted himself admirably, setting a fine example to his comrades.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |