Regimental number | 645 |
Place of birth | Birregurra Victoria |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Student |
Address | Ashted Road, Box Hill, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 20 |
Next of kin | James Edwin Wood, Ashted Road, Box Hill, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Bugler |
Unit name | 5th Battalion, D Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A3 Orvieto on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Supplement No. 29455 (28 January 1916); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 44 (6 April 1916). |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry from August 6 to September 25, 1915, at Anzac, in charge of the night bomb throwers. He displayed the greatest bravery and skill in the performance of his dangerous duties, and set a fine example of devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 44 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Carr Villa Cemetery |