Regimental number | 2422 |
Place of birth | Newcastle New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Chauffeur |
Address | Beaumont Street, Hamilton, Newcastle, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 19 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs S Hawke, Beaumont Street, Hamilton, Newcastle, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 2nd Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/19/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 56th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'At PETILLON on 19th/20th July, 1916 Corporal HAWKE showed conspicuous bravery in assisting to repel a German bombing party that came along a communication trench towards the front of our position. When this attack was finally beaten off, he carried grenades to the left flank and again assisted in driving back the enemy. He was not a grenadier bu his coolness and bravery in handling and throwing grenades were very noticeable, and furnished a splendid example for the men to follow.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 184 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |