| Regimental number | 32 |
| Place of birth | Wallan Vic |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Yulungah, Trafalgar, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Father, John Heywood, Wonthaggi, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 4th Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/9/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A18 Wiltshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'Whilst in charge of a flank patrol at Sasa, on 30 September, 1918, this non-commissioned officer came upon a party of 122 enemy, with four machine guns, waiting to enfilade our flank. He with his patrol of three men, in company with another non-commissioned officer, and patrol of like strength, with great dash and determination charged the enemy, whom they dispersed and forced to surrender.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 42 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
