Regimental number | 127 |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Salesman |
Address | 8 Normanby Place, Richmond, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 19 |
Next of kin | Mrs E Hopkins, 8 Normanby Place, Richmond, Victoria |
Previous military service | 14th Australian Army Medical Corps |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 2nd Field Ambulance |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/45/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 14th Field Ambulance |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'At LOUISENHOF FARM on 7th/14th March, 1917, whilst new posts were being pushed forward from GRASS LANE this road was continuously under heavy shell fire. Under the most trying circumstances he set an excellent example of bravery and devotion to duty, and proved himself a splendid leader showing conspicuous gallantry throughout.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 140 Date: |
Family/military connections | Brother: 693 Sergeant Leslie Ralph HOPKINS, 31st Bn, killed in action, 21 July 1916. |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |