Regimental number | 2657 |
Place of birth | Gulgong New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Butcher |
Address | 6 Campbell Street, Balmain, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Father, Robert F Hough, 6 Campbell Street, Balmain, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 30th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/47/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 30th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'On the night of the 19th/20th June 1918, at Morlancourt South of Albert during an intense enemy bombardment lasting 9 hours or more, Private HOUGH, stretcher bearer, showed exceptional bravery and devotion to duty. This man, after all the other bearers had become casualties, personally attended to the wounded, and, re-organising fresh bearer teams, had the wounded evacuated to the R.A.P. When the saps became impassable, he led his team over the top, and made numerous trips to the R.A.P. under very heavy shell fire. It was owing to his great devotion to duty that several very seriously wounded men were able to receive prompt medical attention, thus saving their lives. This man's work has always been of an exceptionally high standard.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |