| Regimental number | 194 |
| Place of birth | Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Other Names | Louis Cecil |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Stockbuyer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | E G Wood, The Esplanade, Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/20/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 55th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'In front of FLEURBAIX on the night 30th September/1st October, 1916, this N.C.O. participated in a raid on a strong point in the German trenches north of BAS MAISNIL. He displayed great bravery and devotion to duty throughout. On entering the enemy trenches he encountered a German, and after a struggle, killed him. He examined and gained valuable information about a listening post in the enemy wire and destroyed a machine gun emplacement. His conduct was exemplary.'
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| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
