| Regimental number | 19159 |
| Place of birth | Armidale New South Wales |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Motor mechanic |
| Address | Rusden Street, Armidale, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, J Woodward, Rusden Street, Armidale, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | 13th Infantry |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 7, Battery 28 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/35/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 7th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On 9th April, 1918, near MERICOURT, west of ALBERT, the vicinity of their Battery position was heavily shelled, and the telephone wire to Brigade Headquarters cut in several places. Gunners HARDWICKE and WOODWARD were battery linesmen, and on three occasions went out and repaired the line under continuous and heavy shell fire, thereby enabling telephone communication to be maintained between Headquarters and the Battery, which could thus be employed in important neutralising fire. Both showed a fine example of performane of duty under great danger.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185 Date: Medaille Militaire (France) 'Gunner WOODWARD, on 7th June, 1917, at PLOEGSTEERT, displayed great courage and devotion to duty whilst maintaining communications with an Forward Observing Officer. Throughout the day this man was exposed to heavy shell fire he continued to assist materially in transmitting information. He displayed great skill and devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 191 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Medaille Militaire, Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
