Regimental number | 3009 |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Redfern, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Height | 5' 3" |
Weight | 127 lbs |
Next of kin | Father, John Phillip Woods, 62 Wilson Street, Redfern, New South Wales |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Perth, Western Australia |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 57th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/74/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A19 Afric on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 57th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Victoria Cross 'For conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty near La Verguier, north-east of St. Quentin, on the 18th September, 1918, when, with a weak patrol, he attacked and captured a very formidable enemy post, and subsequently, with two comrades, held the same against heavy enemy counter-attacks. Although exposed to heavy fire of all description, he fearlessly jumped on the parapet and opened fire on the attacking enemy, inflicting severe casualties. He kept up his fire, and held up the enemy until help arrived, and throughout the operations displayed a splendid example of valour, determination, and inititaive.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No 61 Date: |