John HOSKING

Regimental number5612
Place of birthBallarat East Vic
ReligionMethodist
OccupationLaw clerk
Address83 Rathmines Street, Fairfield Park, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation31
Next of kinMother, Mrs Elizabeth Amelia Hosking, 83 Rathmines Street, Fairfield Park, Victoria
Enlistment date7 December 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name23rd Battalion, 15th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/40/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on 25 September 1916
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll23rd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 25 August 1917
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal