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Joseph Walton HOPKINS

Regimental number9
Place of birthMelbourne Vic
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationWarehouseman
Address51 Lorne Street, Moonee Ponds, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinFather, 51 Lorne Street, Moonee Ponds, Victoria
Enlistment date17 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name5th Battalion, Headquarters
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/22/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board TRANSPORT A3 Orvieto on 21 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollMajor
Unit from Nominal Roll7th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 3 October 1918
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He showed great initiative and courage in successfully leading his company to the attack and consolidating the captured position. He remained at duty though wounded.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110
Date: 25 July 1918

Bar to Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his company most successfully in an attack, and not only captured his objective, but rendered valuable asistance in the consolidation of the battalion's position. He carried out a reconnaissance, and obtained valuable information, inspiring all ranks by his courage and coolness.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 137
Date: 30 August 1918

Other detailsMedals: Military Cross and Bar, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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