Regimental number | 307 |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Painter |
Address | 21 Baird Street, Ballarat East, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Mother, Harry Hooley, 21 Baird Street, Ballarat East, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 8th Battalion, C Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A24 Benalla on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Company Quartermaster Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Skill and courage in leading men in successful attack, when in temporary charge of Platoon. (East of Ypres)' Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'During the operations east of YPRES on 20th September, 1917, L/Cpl. HOOLEY took charge of his platoon in the attack when his Officer and Sergeant were wounded. He led his men with great skill and courage and captured his portion of the final objective with great dash. His initiative and coolness set a splendid example to his men throughout the action.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Springvale Cemetery |