Hurtle Abel Ray SQUIRES

Regimental number228
Place of birthPort Victoria, South Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationFarmer
AddressPort Elliott, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinFather, T Squires, Port Elliott, South Australia
Enlistment date20 August 1914
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll30 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentCorporal
Unit name3rd Light Horse Regiment, B Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/8/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A17 Port Lincoln on 22 October 1914
Regimental number from Nominal RollComissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll4th Pioneer Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 30706 (28 May 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 165 (24 October 1918).

FateReturned to Australia 13 December 1918
Other details

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal