Regimental number | 2427 |
Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Asst foreman |
Address | Redfern, New South Wales |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Villa Marie Hopgood, 2 Hannan Street off Flinders Street, Darlinghurst, New South Wales |
Previous military service | 26th Infantry |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 45th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/62/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 45th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
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: |