| Regimental number | 265 |
| Place of birth | Dundee, Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | East Street, Brompton, South Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 40 |
| Height | 5' 6" |
| Weight | 142 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Fanny Hill, East Street, Brompton, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Served for 13 years in the British Army (Corporal). |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 32nd Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/49/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A2 Geelong on |
| The 32nd Bn (Headquarters, Signallers, A, B, C, and D Companies) embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on two ships, HMAT A2 'Geelong', on 18 November 1915, and HMAT A13 'Katuna', on 24 November 1915. The Embarkation Roll does not distinguish between these ships, and it is therefore not possible from the Embarkation Roll to ascertain on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 32nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Embarked Adelaide, 18 November 1915; disembarked Suez, 18 December 1915. Appointed Acting Band Seergeant, Tel el Kebir, 9 February 1916. Promoted Sergeant, Ferry Post, 16 April 1916. Embarked Alexandria to join the British Expeditionary Force, 17 June 1916; disembarked Marseilles, France, 23 June 1916. Reverted to Private at own request, 16 July 1916. Attached to 5th Division Ordnance Corps, 17 February 1917. Detached to 5th Brigade Headquarters, 1 June 1917. Marched out to England for return to Australia, 14 March 1919; disembarked Plymouth, 16 March 1919, and marched in to No 1 Command Depot, Sutton Veny. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Devanah', 8 May 1919; disembarked Adelaide, 20 June 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 12 August 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, HILL Thomas |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
