Volunteers of Essendon and Flemington, 1914-1918

Pte R Hoskin taken circa 18 June 1917, a month prior to

embarkation.  Australian War Memorial Collection.

http://cas.awm.gov.au/item/DA18117

Hoskin R    Pte    3413    Richard             59 Inf Bn    23    Electrician    Single    C of E       

Address:    Moonee Ponds, Addison St, 9   

Next of Kin:    Hoskin, Thomas G, father, 9 Addison St, Moonee Ponds   

                                                                      "Abbotslea", Kalymna Grove, St Kilda East (by 9 Jul 1918)

Enlisted:    28 Apr 1917       

Embarked:     A16 Port Melbourne 16 Jul 1917 (Sydney)  

Group portrait of P Watts, F J Higgins and R Hoskin taken circa 18 June 1917.

Hoskin would appear to be the soldier standing at the rear.  Australian War

Memorial Collection. http://cas.awm.gov.au/item/DA18115

Date of Death:  30/12/1920

VIOLET TOWN PUBLIC CEMETERY

War Service Commemorated

Essendon Gazette Roll of Honour With the Colours