| Regimental number | 2836 |
| Place of birth | Southshields England |
| Religion | Congregational |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Address | 12 Sheddon Street, Newcastle, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Next of kin | Father, R Hellam, 1 Burnham Street, Tynedock, Durham, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 4th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/21/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Sanitation Section |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At PETILLON on the morning of the 21st July, 1916, Private HELLAM by great initiative, personal bravery and devotion to duty succeeded in rescuing several wounded men from "NO MAN'S LAND", whilst under heavy fire. His repeated and fearless journies to "NO MAN'S LAND" to rescue wounded, inspired his comrades and he was thus instrumental in getting more volunteers for the dangerous task of rescuing the wounded.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 184 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Sandgate Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
