| Regimental number | 815 |
| Place of birth | Northfleet, Kent, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Seaman |
| Address | Gertrude Street, Port Pirie, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Height | 5' 6" |
| Weight | 142 lbs |
| Next of kin | Sister, Miss Doris Attwood, 61 Burntash Road, Lee, London, England |
| Previous military service | Served in the 81st Bn, Citizen Military Forces. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Battalion, F Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board Transport A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Bravery and rescuing wounded at Le Barque, 25 February 1917. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Discharged in England |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Private William Charles ATTWOOD displayed great bravery and disregard of self near LE BARQUE on the 25th February, 1917. When an officer (Lieut SUTTON) was severely wounded on a patrol which had gone ahead of our line, ATTWOOD remained with him until dark, when under a heavy barrage he succeeded in carrying the Officer back over a trench in possession of the enemy to where he could get assistance, and brought him back to the dressing staion.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 140 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Discharged in England (medically unfit), 13 January 1919. Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ATTWOOD William Charles |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
