Regimental number | 719 |
Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Merchant sailor |
Address | Gosford, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 28 |
Next of kin | Father, A J Hobbs, Gosford, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
Unit name | 20th Battalion, B Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/37/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | see other |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry during the consolidation of the captured enemy trenches. He took charge when his company commander had been wounded and, by his courage and cheery manner, kept his men at work through a heavy bombardment.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 184 Date: |