| Regimental number | 4 |
| Place of birth | Rathfriland, Ireland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Police constable |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 31 |
| Height | 6' 1.5" |
| Weight | 189 lbs |
| Next of kin | Brother, c/o Robert James Boyd, Moyston Road, Ararat, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Served for 12 years, British Army (Cavalry). |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | 3rd Battalion, Headquarters |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/20/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Proceeded to join the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force on HMT 'Derfflinger', 5 April 1915. Wounded in action, Gallipoli, 25 April 1915 (gun shot wounds, both wrists); admitted to Bombay Presidency General Hospital, Alexandria, 30 April 1915. Embarked Alexandria on HS 'Delta' and proceeded to England for treatment, 2 July 1915; admitted to hospital, Manchester, 21 July 1915. Embarked Avonmouth on HS 'Nevasa' and proceeded to rejoin Eastern Expeditionary Force, 12 January 1916; disembarked Alexandria, 23 January 1916; admitted to 21st General Hospital, Alexandria, 24 January 1916; transferred to 1st Australian General Hospital, Cairo, 26 January 1916; discharged for return to Australia. Commenced return to Australia from Suez on board HT 'Suffolk', 29 January 1916; disembarked Sydney, 8 March 1916; discharged as being medically unfit for continued service, Sydney, 24 May 1917. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Rookwood Necropolis |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BOYD George Gordon |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
