Difference between revisions of "Hilton Ward Ennis MID"
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| death = 26 Oct 1946, aged 59 | | death = 26 Oct 1946, aged 59 | ||
| placeofdeath = Daglish, Western Australia | | placeofdeath = Daglish, Western Australia | ||
| − | | enlistmentage = | + | | enlistmentage = 27 years, 11 months |
| − | | description = | + | | description = 5'8" (1.73m) tall; weight 175lbs |
| − | | height = | + | | height = 5'8" (1.73m) |
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| religion = Church of England | | religion = Church of England | ||
| address = Albany road, Gosnells, Western Australia | | address = Albany road, Gosnells, Western Australia | ||
| − | | relation = | + | | relation = Wife |
| − | | nextofkin = Mrs | + | | nextofkin = Mrs Lucy Alice Ennis |
| regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=3543275] | | regnumber = [https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/SearchNRetrieve/Interface/ViewImage.aspx?B=3543275] | ||
| enlistmentdate = 18 Mar 1915 | | enlistmentdate = 18 Mar 1915 | ||
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | 30 May 1887 |
| Place of Birth | Bathurst, New South Wales |
| Death | 26 Oct 1946, aged 59 |
| Place of Death | Daglish, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 27 years, 11 months |
| Description |
5'8" (1.73m) tall ; 175lbs 79.379 kg |
| Occupation | Quantity Surveyor |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Albany road, Gosnells, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs Lucy Alice Ennis |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | [1] |
| Date of Enlistment | 18 Mar 1915 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit/Formation | Australian Army Service Corps - 16th Company |
| Date of Embarkation | 22 May 1915 ‒ 23 Jun 1915 |
| Ship Embarked On | HMAT A19 Afric |
| Date of Return | 4 Jan 1919 ‒ 12 Feb 1919 |
| Ship Returned On | HMT Morvada |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Monument | Gosnells Road Board Honour Roll |
| Medals |
1914-15 Star British War Medal Victory Medal Mentioned in Despatches |
Pre War
Electoral Roll entry: 1910 at 49 Wright street, Perth, carpenter. 1911 Post Office Directory entry has him as a clerk living in Albany road, Gosnells.
During April 1915 Hilton married Lucy Alice Warren (1886 - 1963) in Perth. Son Rex Warren (1918 - 1966)
War Service
Commissioned on 16 Mar 1914 as a 2nd Lieutenant, and mobilised for duty on 2 Sep 1914. Provisionally promoted Lieutenant on 1 Jul 1915. Hilton was promoted to Captain of the 16th Company, Australian Army Service Corps (A.A.S.C.) on 26 April 1916.
On 20 Mar 1916 he proceeded to join the B.E.F. in France from Alexandria. On 17 Apr 1917 he sought treatment for scabies from the 7th Australian Field Ambulance, rejoining his unit the same day.
Hilton enjoyed leave quite a few times. In 1916, he had leave to England from 17 October to 1 November. The following year he had leave from 8 February to 1 March in England, from 5 to 11 June in Paris, from 31 July to 12 August in England, and from 4 November to 12 December in England. In 1918, he did not have leave until 4 to 22 August. His return to Australia was classified as on duty with the Army Pay Office.
Appointment terminated on 6 Apr 1919.
Son Rex Warren (1918 - 1966). Rex was born in Southampton, Hampshire on 3 Dec 1918 prior to Hilton's return to Australia.
Also served during WW2 aged 55 with Reg No. W232646. Hilton enlisted on 26 Jul 1942 and was discharged on 3 Aug 1943 having served as a Captain with AASC 13 Mixed Brigade, and granted rank of Major when placed on Retired List.
Award Comment
Exceptionally good services and consistent devotion to duty, while in command of the 16th Coy, A.A.S.C. from 26th February to 20th September 1917.
MID Awarded and Gazetted, 'London Gazette', second supplement No30448 dated 28 Dec 1917; Commonwealth Gazette No 57 dated 18 Apr 1918. Australian War Memorial
Post War
Electoral Roll entries: 1921 Clifton street, Bunbury, accountant; 1925 - 1926 Sanford street Geraldton, business proprietor; 1931 at Levy terrace, Daglish, contractor; 1937 - 1943 at 16 Troy terrace Wembley Park, no occupation;
Notes