| Regimental number | 2712 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Boggabri, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Maules Creek, Boggabri, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Height | 5' 7.5" |
| Weight | 146 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Robert Hobden, Maules Creek, Boggabri, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Armidale, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 34th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/51/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board SS Napier on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Edwin spelt Edmund |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Frankfurt', 1 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Sydney, 28 September 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II: Service No N102362. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 63 |
| Place of burial | Boggabri General Cemetery, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, HOBDEN Joseph Edwin |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
