| Regimental number | 243 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Benalla, Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Carter |
| Address | Kaimkillenbun, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, Robert Wood, Kaimkillenbun via Dalby, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 42nd Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/59/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 42nd Battalion |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He volunteered to take out a patrol and penetrating some distance into enemy territory, examined dug outs and pill boxes. On the following evening he again took a patrol some 300 yards beyond out front, although enemy snipers had already caused several casualties.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 150 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
