| Regimental number | 6284 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 11 Gough Street, Richmond, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr W Hill, 11 Gough Street,Richmond, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 7th Battalion, 20th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/24/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 7th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal (Altered to Military Medal) Work between Vauvillers and Lihons on 9 August 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On 9th August 1918 during the attack on enemy positions between VAUVILLERS and LIHONS, Private HILL displayed courage and devotion to duty of an exceptionally high standard. Although wounded early in the action he carried on for many hours with his work as a stretcher bearer, and under heavy fire moved across the battlefield dressing the wounded. His calmness and cheerfulness were valuable aids and inspiration to the attacking troops.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 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
