| Regimental number | 2208 |
| Place of birth | London England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 78 Barrow Street, Brunswick, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Annie Tate, 15 Garfield Road, New South Gate, London, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 57th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/74/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 57th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At VILLERS BRETONNEUX during the period 24th/28th April, 1918, Lance Corporal HOPPING, No. 1 Lewis Gunner, showed the greatest bravery and initiative especially in the advance on the night 24th/25th April, 1918. When stubborn opposition was offered by enemy machine guns, he advanced personally, firing his Lewis Gun from his shoulder, thus allowing the Infantry to carry on. This N.C.O. continuously moved out in front of the Infantry and gave covering fire, thus enabling them to move forward. The work done by Lance Corporal HOPPING is worthy of special recognition.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
