Born: 22 February 1898
Died: 2 February 1977
Served with the 33rd Battalion, AIF.
He was wounded in action on 12 June 1918, returning to duty three days later, and again on 22 June 1918 but remaining on duty.
He was Mentioned in Australian Corp Orders for gallantry and devotion to duty. The recommendation reads:
For devotion to duty and gallantry on the afternoon of 21st June 1918, North East of Villers Brettoneux. This N.C.O. accompanied Lieut. A.M. Widdy, M.M. and three other N.C.Os. on a daylight reconnaissance of No Man's Land. On seeing two Germans in enemy front line, the party endeavoured to take the Germans prisoners. Corpl. Horne displayed great courage and fearlessness in remaining out of the trench guarding both flanks. His actions have had an inspiring effect on his comrades.
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