Regimental number | 1406 |
Place of birth | London England |
Religion | Baptist |
Occupation | Miner |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 28 |
Next of kin | Father, Walter Hillman, 2 Knowle Road, Brixton, London, England |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 12th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/2 |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Courage and good judgement as Lewis Machine Gun Sergeant. (Ligny 27 February 1917). |
Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He displayed great courage and determination in maintaining his position against very superior numbers of the enemy. He was wounde.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: |