1. | HOCKRIDGE Percival Horace was born 4 Jul 1886, Norwood SA (son of HOCKRIDGE Thomas Charles and GLENDENNING Agnes Adelaide); died 9 May 1949, Springbank, Adelaide SA; was buried 12 May 1949, West Terrace Cemetery, Adelaide SA. Other Events:
- Occupation: Mounted Constable with the South Australian Police.
- Military: Between 8 Dec 1915 and 7 Nov 1917, Australia and the Middle East; Served during WWI as No. 2140, Sergeant, 14th. Company, Imperial Camel Corps, MEF.
Notes:
Military:
His service record reveals that he progressed steadily through the ranks. However, he was troubled by poor health throughout his service. Eventually he developed Epithelioma on a lip which led to his return to Australia and him being discharged as unfit for active service.
Percival married TILBROOK Gladys Mary 18 Jul 1918, Adelaide SA. Gladys was born 5 Apr 1892, Glanville, Port Adelaide SA; died 30 Jan 1975, Adelaide SA; was buried 2 Feb 1975, Centennial Park Cemetery, Pasadena SA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- HOCKRIDGE Joyce Mary was born 28 Dec 1918, Kapunda SA; died 24 Apr 1999, SA.
- HOCKRIDGE Patricia was born 26 Jan 1921, Truro SA; died Yes, date unknown.
- HOCKRIDGE Jack Glendinning was born 11 Oct 1922, Kapunda SA; died 1 Mar 1989, Bedford Park SA.
- HOCKRIDGE Keith Thomas was born 7 Mar 1923; died 9 May 1976.
- HOCKRIDGE Hilda Pauline was born 11 Aug 1927, Kings Park SA; died Yes, date unknown.
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