Regimental number | 2952 |
Place of birth | Capetown South Africa |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Farm hand |
Address | Peoples Palace, Sydney, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 20 |
Next of kin | Brother, A Wood, King Street, Johannesburg, South Africa |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 1st Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/18/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 53rd Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'During the attack on Peronne, 1 September, 1918, this non-commissioned officer displayed magnificent courage and leadership, helping to reorganize the company under very heavy artillery and machine gun fire. Later, he led six men against an enemy strong point, capturing two machine guns and ten prisoners.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 35 Date: |