| Regimental number | 152 |
| Place of birth | Ballymena, Co Antrim, Ireland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Address | c/o Cannan and Peterson, Longreach, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Height | 5' 11" |
| Weight | 164 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mrs E J Boyd, Victoria Terrace, Ballymena, Ireland |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Rockhampton, Queensland |
| Rank on enlistment | Acting Sergeant |
| Unit name | 5th Light Horse Regiment, B Squadron |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/10/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A34 Persic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Major |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Light Horse Regiment |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Second Supplement No. 30480 (16 January 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76 (23 May 1918). Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 3138 (5 June 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 113 (6 October 1919). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When the enemy were endeavouring to occupy some high ground overlooking three of our posts, he observed for and directed the fire of our guns against them. This caused the enemy to withdraw, and he then sent out a party to keep touch, covering their advance by accurate fire. Throughout the operation he showed coolness and initiative.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | 1459 Lance Corporal Norman Howard BOYD, 4th Field Ambulance, returned to Australia, 14 December 1918. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli Embarked Sydney on HMAT 'Persic', 21 December 1914. Proceeded to join the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force, 16 May 1915; to be Temporary Staff Sergeant Major, Gallipoli, 23 October 1915. Severely wounded, Gallipoli, 16 November 1915 (bomb wound, back of head); temporary rank cancelled upon evacuation on HS 'Galeka', 16 November 1915; disembarked Malta, 24 November 1915, and admitted to St. Patrick's Hospital; transferred to All Saints' Convalescent Camp, 6 December 1915. Embarked Malta on 'Shropshire', 15 December 1915 (classified A); disembarked Alexandria, 18 December 1915; to be 2nd Lieutenant, Ismailia, 20 February 1916; marched out to Serapeum, 23 February 1916. Sick to hospital, Salhia, 15 April 1916; admitted to 3rd Australian General Hospital, Abbassia, 16 April 1916; discharged to duty, 21 April 1916; rejoined unit in the field, Dueidar, 23 April 1916; to be Temporary Lieutenant, 25 May 1916; to be Lieutenant, 26 May 1916; to be Captain, 21 October 1917; mentioned in General Allenby's despatches for distinguished service in the field, 25 January 1918; proceeded from Wadi-Hanein to Moascar, 14 January 1918; proceeded on leave to United Kingdom aboard 'Leason Castle', Port Said, 29 January 1918; taken on strength of 2nd Training Regiment, Moascar, 1 April 1918. Transferred to 5th Light Horse Regiment, Moascar, 6 April 1918. Awarded the Military Cross, 25 July 1918. Admitted to 14th Australian General Hospital, Port Said, 20 August 1918 (corneal ulcer); transferred to Rest Camp, Port Said, 12 September 1918; moved out to unit, 18 September 1918; rejoined unit, Am Hayla, 20 September 1918; promoted to rank of Temporary Major, 17 September 1918; proceeded to Cairo on leave, 9 March 1919; proceeded with Luxor Relief Expedition, 21 March 1919; rejoined unit, 6 April 1919; promoted to rank of Major, 10 April 1919. Embarked Kantara on HT 'Madras' and commenced return to Australia, 28 June 1919. Appointment terminated, Brisbane, 13 September 1919. Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, BOYD John McClelland |
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