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Harry Parsons HOPGOOD

Regimental number2427
Place of birthSydney New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationAsst foreman
AddressRedfern, New South Wales
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinWife, Mrs Villa Marie Hopgood, 2 Hannan Street off Flinders Street, Darlinghurst, New South Wales
Previous military service26th Infantry
Enlistment date8 May 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll4 May 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name45th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/62/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on 24 August 1916
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll45th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Conduct Medal


Recommendation date: 14 June 1917

FateReturned to Australia 19 April 1919
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Seeing that our advance was likely to be held up, he organized a party and attacked a strong point, capturing eleven prisoners. He showed great initiative and resource at a critical moment. He was wounded shortly afterwards.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219
Date: 20 December 1917

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