| Regimental number | 879 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Young New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Bank clerk |
| Address | Bank of Australasia, Wedderburn, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, Edwin Herbert Hunt, Bank of Australasia, Wedderburn, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | 21st Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 21st Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF21 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF21 Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross For conspicuous gallantry and marked ability in leading his Company during the assult on the Hindenburg Line on 3 May 1917. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his company with great courage and ability in an attack until wounded in both arms and compelled to, he rendered an accurate report of the situation to his Brigade Headquarters.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
