Regimental number | 235 |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Commercial traveller |
Address | Joseph Street, Toowoomba, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 19 |
Next of kin | Henry Dougall Hatton, Joseph Street, Toowoomba, Queensland |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 9th Battalion, B Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/26/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board Transport A5 S.S. Omrah on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 49th Battalion |
Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. In a counter attack this officer led his platoon with great dash against a series of enemy machine gun strong posts, andwas largely responsible for his company successfully reaching its final objective. Early in the operation owing to casualties, he had to assume command of the company, and showed great initiative in the consolidation.' Second description reads: 'For gallantry and devotion to duty. On the 11th April 1917 near REINCOURT after the withdrawal from the HINDENBURG LINE these men [2645 T.W. FOLKARD, 5077 H.B. DICK, 2158 T. DOBE, 2450 J. HOARE, 235 N.G. HATTON, 1875A A.C. ONIONS, 3970 R.C. HOLDEN, 3182 C.E. UPCHURCH, 1747 T. SEE] under the command of Lieutenant JULIN of 52 Battalion volunteered in spite of continuous machine gun and artillery fire, to go out into NO MAN'S LAND and collect wounded. At first they go a hostile reception but ultimately by their persistency and determination, they were permitted to carry on unmolested till dark. In this manner they saved the lives of many who would otherwise have perished in the snow. Two of the number were killed but undetermined the remainder stuck to their task until darkness put a stop to their work. They showed magnificent coolness and gallantry and untiring energy in their difficult task.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. In a counter attack this officer led his platoon with great dash against a series of enemy machine gun strong posts, and was largely responsible for his company successfully reaching its final objective. Early in the operation owing to casualties, he had to assume command of the company, and showed great initiative in the consolidation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Re-embarked, 20 April 1916, as R235, Corporal, 52nd Bn, 2nd Reinforcement, from Sydney, New South Wales, on board SS 'Hawke's Bay'. Medals: Military Cross, Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |