| Regimental number | 7563 |
| Place of birth | South Yarra Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Wireless operator |
| Address | Monkleigh, Gladstone parade, Elsternwick |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs. Mary Agnes Hocking, Monkleigh, Gladstone parade, Elsternwick |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Unit name | 2nd Divisional Signal Company, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 22/12/2 |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Divisional Signal Company |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This man rendered peculiarly valuable service as lineman when many of the party of which he was one were wounded or shell shocked, remaining on duty for thirty six hours continuously repairing lines under shell fire of a very intense description. On another occasion, when several casualties occurred from gas, and he himself was suffering from its effects, he remained at his post and maintained about 2 miles of ground cable in a very heavily shelled area. His courage, endurance, and evotion to duty were worthy of the highest praise.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |