Harold HYDE

Regimental number5253
Place of birthMaryborough Vic
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationBaker
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinP J Hyde, Rylan Street, Maryborough, Victoria
Enlistment date23 November 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit nameField Butchery and Bakery
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board TRANSPORT A35 Berrima on 22 December 1914
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll6th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Conduct Medal (Military Medal awarded)


Work at Lihons on 9 August 1918.
Recommendation date: "Unspecified"

FateReturned to Australia 19 April 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry on the 9th day of August 1918 at LIHONS. During the attack this soldier and a Sergeant, after locating an anti-tank battery which was greatly hindering the advancing troops, crawled forward a distance of two hundred yards, and in the face of heavy Machine Gun and rifle fire succeeded in rushing and capturing the battery and killing the eight German gunners. Later in the day, with one other rank he went foward and captured a hostile Machine Gun together with the crew of three men. He greatly inspired the men around him by his bravery and coolness. During a further advance next day this gallant soldier was badly wounded.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109
Date: 15 September 1919

Other detailsMedals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death2 October 1941
Place of burialQueenscliff Cemetery