| Regimental number | 6278 |
| Place of birth | Abo Finland |
| Religion | Lutheran |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 1 St Marys Terrace, Lower Domain, East Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Brother, A Hvitfelt, Abo, Finland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 2nd Battalion, 20th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/19/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Work near Hesbecourt on 18 September 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On the 18th September, 1918 during our operations east of HESBECOURT, Private HUITFELT who is a Company stretcher bearer, showed remarkable courage and marked devotion to duty in attending to wounded in the face of the enemy and under heavy shell and machine gun fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
