| Regimental number | 2854 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Junee PO, Junee, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M D Wilkinson, Garden Street, East Essendon, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 20th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Machine Gun Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Given name Hugh John |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'During the operations against the Hindenburg Line on 29 September 1918, he was in charge of two gun teams, which he took forward to give covering fire for the advancing infantry. He brought his guns into action under heavy enemy fire, inflicting considerable casualties on the enemy, and enabling the position to be consolidated.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 42 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
