Joseph HOBLEY

Regimental number2027
Place of birthDromana Vic
ReligionMethodist
OccupationFarmer
AddressWheelan's Receiving Office, via Leongatha, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinFather, William Henry Hobley, Wheelan's Receiving Office, via Leongatha, Victoria
Enlistment date6 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name4th Light Horse Regiment, 14th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/9/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on 28 January 1916
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Field Artillery Brigade
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Conduct Medal


Refers 3 December 1917.
Recommendation date: Unspecified

FateReturned to Australia 12 May 1919
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous galantry and devotion to duty. While his battery was in action a box of bombs close to one of his gun pits was set on fire by an enemy shell. He at once left his gun pit under heavy enemy shell fire, and, with the assistance of one man, carried four burning boxes of bombs away from the position. He showed total disregard of danger and great courage and initiative.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110
Date: 7 August 1918

Family/military connectionsBrothers: 5116 Pte George HOBLEY, 11th Bn, returned to Australia, 22 February 1917;Sergeant Richard HOBLEY, 8th Light Horse Regiment, killed in action, 9 August 1916.
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal