| Regimental number | 11906 |
| Place of birth | Box Hill Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Orchardist |
| Address | Middlesborough Road, Box Hill, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, R Toogood, Middlesborough Road, Box Hill, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 4, Reinforcement 3 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/32/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On May 15th Gunner TOOGOOD was serving on a detached gun about 300 yards from the main battery position in LAGNICOURT VALLEY. In response to an 'S.O.S.' signal, this gun was brought into action. It was heavily counter-batteried by an enemy 5.9" battery, firing alternately gas shell. The officers, telephonist, and the whole of the detachment except Corporal DREW and Gunner TOOGOOD were either wounded or gassed, and these two men continued to fire the gun until it was put out of action. Gunner TOOGOOD then reported to the main battery position and served another gun until the battery was permitted to cease fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |
| 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
