| Service number | 3411 |
|---|---|
| Birth Place | Australia: South Australia, Adelaide |
| Death Date | 1917-10-18 |
| Death Place | Belgium |
| Final Rank | Private |
| Service | Australian Imperial Force |
| Unit | 50th Australian Infantry Battalion |
| Places | |
| Conflict/Operation | First World War, 1914-1918 |
Private Victor Leo Hepworth
Description
Private Victor Leo Hepworth (3411, 50th Battalion) was born in Adelaide, SA. He was working as a labourer when he enlisted in January 1917. Victor was killed in action on Broodseinde Ridge on 18 October 1917, just two and a half weeks after joining his unit. He was 17 years of age. Victor is buried in the Cement House Cemetery, Belgium. Victor’s brother, Private Frank Edward Hepworth, served in the 10th Battalion, AIF.
Rolls
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First World War Embarkation Roll:
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
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First World War Nominal Roll:
- Unit
- 50th Australian Infantry Battalion
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
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Roll of Honour:
- Unit
- 50th Australian Infantry Battalion
- Conflict
- First World War, 1914-1918
- Rank
- Private
Timeline
| Date of enlistment | 27 December 1916 | |
|---|---|---|
| Date of embarkation | 10 February 1917 | |
| Date of death | 18 October 1917 | |
| Date of fate | 18 October 1917 |