| Regimental number | 12315 |
| Place of birth | Adelaide South Australia |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Address | 4 Kasouka Road, East Camberwell, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, James J Hemphill, 4 Kasouka Road, East Camberwell, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Field Ambulance 10 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/53/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A54 Runic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Field Ambulance |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On the night 21st/22nd August, 1918, in the vicinity of HAPPY VALLEY, this N.C.O. showed gallantry and devotion to duty under heavy enemy fire. He volunteered to bring in some wounded lying in shell holes in No Man's Land and with the assistance of Private NICKELS, in the face of heavy machine gun and artillery fire, brought in two wounded to the R.A.P. undoubtedly saving the lives of these men by his gallant act. His work throughout the whole day was marked by utter disregard of danger, determination and bravery.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
