| Regimental number | 1634 |
| Place of birth | Adelaide South Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Pastoralist |
| Address | 'Yatalia', Como Avenue, South Yarra, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M Woodfield, 'Yatalia', Como Avenue, South Yarra, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Light Horse Regiment, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/13/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in leading and directing his men during a critical and severe engagement. At one point, when our troops were being hard pressed, Sergeant Woodfield found a Hotchkiss gun idle, the team having been killed or wounded. With great promptness he brought this gun into action and fired with splendid results until the end of the engagement.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
