| Regimental number | 14984 |
| Place of birth | Epping, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Address | 5 Bennett Street, Perth, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Next of kin | Father, Walter Bodycoat, 5 Bennett Street, Perth, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Unit name | August 1916 Reinforcements |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/42/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Field Company Engineers |
| Fate | Discharged |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For great gallantry and devotion to duty. In the neighbourhood of PERONNE, during period August 30th, 31st, September 1st, 2nd 3rd, 4th and 5th., this N.C.O. rendered the greatest assistance to his Officer, in the successful completion of a footbridge through the SOMME Valley. He was situated on the footbridge head, and was pushing out this bridge at a distance of 300 to 400 yards ahead of our advanced Infantry Posts, and was constantly under direct machine gun fire. he set a fine example to the men, and it was largely due to his courage that the track was completed. On September 5th, he pushed forward with the advanced infantry on reconnaissance and locating road Mines, and despite casualties to his party, removed them under heavy shell fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 783A Pte Harold William BODYCOAT, 31st Bn, killed in action, Zonnebeke, Belgium, 22 October 1917. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
