Cecil Frank Hutchin

Service number: 5

Rank: Sergeant

Unit: 37th Battalion

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Source: National Archives of Australia

Cecil Hutchin was born in Bathurst in 1895. He was employed by his father, James Hutchin, in the family shop at 22 Corso. He enlisted on 29 March 1916, and embarked on 27 May 1916.

He served with the 37th Battalion in France from 22 November 1916 onward. He was promoted to Corporal on 10 April 1917, and to Sergeant on 21 August 1917.

He was attached to GHQ throughout 1918. He undertook forestry training prior to return to Australia on the Rarangi on 8 September 1919.