| Regimental number | 1049 |
| Place of birth | Plymouth England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Fireman |
| Address | 61 Wells Street, Plymouth, England |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Brother, William Edwin Hookway, 61 Wells Street, Plymouth, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 18th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/35/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 18th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'He was No. 1 of a Lewis gun in the attack on 3 October, 1918, near Estrees, north of St. Quentin. The left flank of his battalion was held up by machine gun fire, and could not pass the wire. He worked forward through the wire, and pushed his Lewis gun forward, and then opened fire, and, although an enemy machine gun engaged him at close range, continued to fire and cover the approach of a party of our men. He was wounded by machine gun fire, but carried on, so enabling this party to reach a strong post of the enemy. He showed great gallantry.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 20 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
