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Robert Thomas HULL

Regimental number1152
Place of birthDubbo New South Wales
ReligionMethodist
OccupationFarmer
AddressGlenroy, Willow Tree, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinFather, G Thomas Hull, Wingham, New South Wales
Enlistment date27 January 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name33rd Battalion, D Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/50/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A74 Marathon on 4 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Machine Gun Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Work on 28-29 May 1917.
Recommendation date: 31 May 1917

FateKilled in Action 11 August 1918
Medals

Military Medal

'On the night of 26th/29th May, 1917, in a raid on the enemy's trenches at ST. YVES, Private HULL was the leading bayonet man, and showed great dash and courage in leading the attack along the hostile trench. After the order to withdraw was given, he remained with his Officer who was superintending the blowing up of a dugout. A German unexpectedly appeared and rushed 2nd Lieutenant CAMPBELL who had lost his revolver. HULL immediately engaged this man and bayoneted him. His coolness and promptness undoubtedly saved the life of his Officer whom the German attempted to bayonet.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189
Date: 8 November 1917

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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