| Regimental number | 6578 |
| Place of birth | Maffra Victoria |
| Religion | Salvation Army |
| Occupation | Buttermaker |
| Address | Palmerston Street, Sale, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs C Woodhouse, Palmerston Street, Sale, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 6th Battalion, 21st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/23/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 37th Battalion |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 22 |
| Place of burial | Tincourt New British Cemetery (Plot V, Row D, Grave No. 16), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 129 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: John and Caroline WOODHOUSE |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty near Le Catelet, on 1 October, 1918. He was sent forward as a scout and reconnoitered the northern entrance of the St. Quentin Canal Tunnel, which was close to the enemy's position, and under heavy fire. Later, he guided a section to command the entrance of the tunnel, and whilst so doing was severely wounded. Throughout the operation he showed remarkable resource and an utter disregard of danger.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 20 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
