Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Medical practitioner |
Address | Mosman, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 24 |
Next of kin | Father, J A Hunter, 'Armsleigh', Gladstone Avenue, Mosman, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Captain |
Unit name | Medical Officers |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Army Medical Corps |
Promotions |
Captain Unit: Australian Army Medical Corps Promotion date: |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and gazetted, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30448 (28 December 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57 (18 April 1918). |
Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When the battalion was heavily shelled in a bivouac for two hours, he attended to the wounded with utter disregard of danger. During an attack he followed closely behind the attacking troops, and attended to the wounded under heavy fire. He set a splendid example of self sacrifice.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |