| Regimental number | 6923 |
| Place of birth | Dorth Wales |
| Religion | Protestant |
| Occupation | Railway employee |
| Address | 167 Halifax Street, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Emma Hippisley, 125 High Street, Cymmer Parth, North Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Infantry Brigade, 8th Field Ambulance Sections B and C |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Field Ambulance |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On 21.9.17 while stationed at right R.A.P. near WESTHOEK during heavy enemy shelling, in which some of the Regimental stretcher bearers were killed and wounded, word was brought in that a man had been hit. This N.C.O. with 2 others dashed out through the barrage and succeeded in bringing the wounded man in, undoubtedly saving his life. While carrying out this act of gallantry. Lance Corporal Berry was severely wounded and was dressed and carried in under heavy shell fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Name spelled HIPPESLEY in burial register. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 66 |
| Place of burial | AIF Cemetery (Row 15A, Grave 63), West Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
