Regimental number | 1063 |
Place of birth | Wingham New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Carpenter |
Address | Knorritt Flat, via Wingham, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 29 |
Next of kin | Father, G Hoad, Wingham, County Macquarie, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
Unit name | Divisional Signal Company 3, Section 2 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 22/13/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A39 Port Macquarie on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Divisional Signal Company |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'During the operations against the Hindenberg Line on night of 3rd/4th May 1917, this N.C.O. maintained communication from 5th Australian Infantry Brigade forward under a continuous fire. This NC.O. has been a linesman for eighteen months and his gallantry and continued devotion to duty has been an example of the greatest value.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal & Bar, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |