Regimental number | 2873 |
Place of birth | London England |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Clerk |
Address | 74 Glenmore Road, Paddington, Sydney, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 33 |
Next of kin | Father, George Hope, The Albert Tavern, South Norwood, London, England |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 5th Field Ambulance, C Section |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/48/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A31 Ajana on |
From Embarkation Records it is not possible to distinguish exactly which ship members of this unit sailed on. Two ships left from Sydney: the 'Ajana' on 31 May 1915 carrying three officers and 98 men and the 'Ceramic' on 25 June 1915 carrying three officers and 129 men. | |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Field Ambulance |
Fate | Discharged |
Medals |
Military Medal 'This N.C.O. at BELLEWAARDE RIDGE North East of HOOGE on 20th September, 1917 was in charge of stretcher bearers. The bearer post was being heavily shelled and several bearers were wounded. He dashed out brought in one of the wounded bearers to safety and stood in the open under heavy fire directing his squads to cover. His gallantry and coolness undoubtedly saved the lives of many men. On many occasions during the day this N.C.O. displayed the same qualitied of coolness and courage.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76 Date: |