Albert George HULBERT
Per his military service record (Depot), Albert George Hulbert was born at Wollongong, N.S.W.[1] He gave his age as 19 years and 7 months, his marital status as married, and his occupation as labourer. His description on his Certificate of Medical Examination was height 5 feet 2 inches tall, weight 128 lbs., with a fair complexion, bluish eyes, and brown hair. His religious denomination was Church of England. He claimed that he had 4 years previous military service [cadets].
His next of kin was recorded on his Attestation Paper of Persons Enlisted for Service Abroad form as his father, Walter John Hulbert, Dunblane Street, Camperdown N.S.W. His father gave his permission for his son to join the A.I.F. in a letter dated 20th November 1915 in his service record.
He completed his medical examination, and was attested by Lieutenant Edward J. Shaw, at Ashfield on 11th November 1915.
After completing the Coo-ee March he went to Liverpool Camp as reinforcement for the 13th Battalion.
On 29th January 1916 Private Hulbert was charged with being absent without leave for 3 days. He was fined 15 shillings.
On 7th February 1916 he was charged with being absent without leave for 6 days. He was fined 30 shillings.
On 24th February 1916 Private Hulbert was charged again with being absent without leave from 17th to 24th February 1916.
As a result of his continuous absences he was discharged services no longer required, on 24th February 1916.
[1] NAA: B2455, HULBERT A G DEPOT
1915 Coo-ee March 