HIDDLESTONE, Cecil John
Family name:
HIDDLESTONE
Given names:
Cecil John
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Baptist
Military service:
WW1
Regimental number:
1097
Rank:
Sgt Military units:
14th Battalion, Headquarters
Biographical notes:
- Enlisted on the 10th October 1914 aged 24 years. Previously his occupation was a Tailor's Cutter
- Commenced training with the 14th Battalion at Broadmeadows Camp before embarkation on the 22nd December 1914
- Suffered numerous illnesses and sent to Malta and then to St George's Hospital in England to recover from 'nervous debility'
- On the 23rd January 1916 after being promoted, reverted to the ranks at his own request
- Transferred to Egypt on the 2nd April 1916 to join the 14th Battalion Headquarters
- During 1916 and 1917 served in France and suffered further illnesses and on the 8th February 1918 was wounded by gas
- During August and September was charged it various disciplinary offenses and on the 9th October 1918 was Court Martialled and received 6 months hard labour
- Returned to Australia on the 14th December 1918 and discharged on the 30th March 1919
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