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John WOODYARD

Regimental number10458
Place of birthHubbarn England
ReligionMethodist
OccupationSchool teacher
AddressMount Jukes, Mackay, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation28
Next of kinMother, Mrs J Woodyard, Mount Jukes, Mackay, Queensland
Enlistment date26 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit nameArmy Medical Corps, April 1916 Reinforcements
AWM Embarkation Roll number26/99/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board SS Hawkes Bay on 20 April 1916
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Field Ambulance
FateReturned to Australia 21 June 1919
Medals

Meritorious Service Medal

'For meritorious service and conspicuous devotion to duty whilst acting as clerk and senior orderly room clerk in 3rd Australian Field Ambulance during the period 16th/17th September, 1918 to 11th November, 1918. Sergeant WOODYARD's work has always been characterised by the most absolute conscientousness and attention to detail.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 113
Date: 6 October 1919

Other detailsMedals: Meritorious Service Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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