| Regimental number | 678 |
| Place of birth | Gilgandra New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Plumber |
| Address | Bridge Street, Gilgandra, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, William Thomas Hitchen, Bridge Street, Gilgandra, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 30th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/47/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Family/military connections | Father: 1677 Pte William Thomas HITCHEN, 45th Bn, died of disease, 3 September 1916. |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
