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John James WOODHOUSE

Regimental number6578
Place of birthMaffra Victoria
ReligionSalvation Army
OccupationButtermaker
AddressPalmerston Street, Sale, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinMother, Mrs C Woodhouse, Palmerston Street, Sale, Victoria
Enlistment date7 March 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name6th Battalion, 21st Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/23/5
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on 2 October 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll37th Battalion
FateDied of wounds 2 October 1918
Age at death from cemetery records22
Place of burialTincourt 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: 19 February 1920

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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