Gilbert Edwin HOCKING

   General Notes:

Emigrated to Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

   Research Notes:

Australian Electoral Rolls...

In 1905, Gilbert Edwin Hocking, school teacher, was living in Deane Street, Charters, Queensland.

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Canadian Soldiers of World War I, 1914-1918

Canadian Overseas Expeditionary Force

Attestation Paper. No. A24003
What is your Name? Gilbert Edwin Hocking
In what Town, Township or Parish, and in what Country were you born? Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia
What is the name of your next-of-kin? Mrs. W. McDonald
What is the address of your next-of-kin? 177 Kent St., Rockhampton
What is the date of your birth? 23 Apr 1883
What is your trade or calling? School Master
Are you married? No
Are you willing to be vaccinated or revaccinated? Yes
Do you now belong to the Active Militia? No
Have you ever served in any Military Force? School Cadet Officer
Do you understand the nature and terms of your engagement? Yes
Are you willing to be attested to serve in the Canadian Overseas Expeditionary Force? Yes
(signed 28 Dec 1914)

   Marriage Information:

Gilbert married Marguerite Gyda COLBERT on 8 Sep 1926 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

   Marriage Notes:

"HOCKING COLBERT.—Christ Church was the scene of a pretty wedding, Wednesday evening, Sept. 8, when Marguerite Gyda, the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Colbert, Winnipeg, became the bride of Mr. Gilbert Edwin Hocking, of this city...." ²