| Regimental number | 2968 |
| Place of birth | Kingston, South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Porter |
| Address | Terowie, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18.5 |
| Height | 5' 11" |
| Weight | 146 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Ellen Phillips, Terowie, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil (exempt area under Compulsory Military Training scheme) |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 50th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/67/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A19 Afric on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 50th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *second given name two spellings Hatton and Hutton |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HS 'Kanowna', 5 January 1919; discharged (medically unfit: tubercular peritonitis), Adelaide, 13 August 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, PHILLIPS John Hatton |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
