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Hayward WOODWARD

Regimental number19159
Place of birthArmidale New South Wales
ReligionMethodist
OccupationMotor mechanic
AddressRusden Street, Armidale, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinFather, J Woodward, Rusden Street, Armidale, New South Wales
Previous military service13th Infantry
Enlistment date23 November 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll3 January 1916
Rank on enlistmentGunner
Unit nameField Artillery Brigade 7, Battery 28
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/35/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on 11 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll7th Field Artillery Brigade
FateReturned to Australia 11 May 1919
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: 27 November 1918

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: 12 December 1918

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Medaille Militaire, Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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