Charles William Duval HOOD

Regimental number1972
Place of birthWallaroo, South Australia
ReligionUnitarian
OccupationHorse-breaker
AddressBute, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation30
Height5' 5.5"
Weight143 lbs
Next of kinBrother, George Hood, Bute, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date4 November 1915
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name9th Light Horse Regiment, 14th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/14/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A69 Warilda on 10 February 1916
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Divisional Ammunition Column
FateReturned to Australia 22 May 1919
Discharge date9 September 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Durham', 22 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Adelaide, 9 September 1919.

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death21 September 1943
Age at death57
Place of burialAIF Cemetery, West Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia
SourcesNAA: B2455, HOOD Charles William Duval