| Regimental number | 4041 |
| Place of birth | Beaconsfield Tasmania |
| Religion | Protestant |
| Occupation | Orchardist |
| Address | Sidmouth, West Tamar, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, T A Westwood, Sidmouth, West Tamar, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 15th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT RMS Orontes on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 46th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty, and good leadership during an attack. He early took charge of his platoon, and led them with great daring and ability to the final objective. After consolidating his position, he went with one man to get in touch with the company on his right, and, finding them held up by an enemy machine gun, he, single handed, rushed the post, wounded the gunner, and captured three prisoners and the gun. He showed splendid courage and initiative.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry, initiative and devotion to duty during the operations West of BELLENGLISE on the 18th/19th September, 1918. When the attack looked like being held up he quickly recognised the necessity for action. He organised a section and taking charge led them by a flanking movement against the enemy. He charged into the trench and by great bravery and leadership succeeded in capturing 50 prisoners and 2 machine guns.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
