| Regimental number | 2232 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Leeds, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Linesman |
| Address | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Uncle, R Daxbury, Golden Cup Town Street, Beeston Leeds, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/26/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A63 Karoola on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Battalion, Australian Machine Gun Corps |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 22 |
| Place of burial | Daours Communal Cemetery (Plot V, Row B, Grave No. 28), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 176 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Robert and Mary Ann WOOD |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When his officer was killed during an attack, he at once took charge of his section, and handled his guns very skilfully, rendering valuable service to the infantry. Though wounded, he would not leave his post for three days. He set a fine example of courage and determination.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 2231 Pte George Robert WOOD, 1st Machine Gun Bn, returned to Australia, 21 July 1917. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct 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
