| Regimental number | 100 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Fitter and turner |
| Address | 417 Smith Street, Fitzroy, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Wood, 417 Smith Street, Fitzroy, Victoria |
| Previous military service | 34th Field Company Engineers |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Unit name | 2nd Field Company Engineers |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/21/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A3 Orvieto on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 200 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Field Company Engineers |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Valuable services as guide and runner, showing conspicuous courage under fire and devotion to duty.' (Near Ypres 20-22 September 1917) Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the operations along MENIN ROAD east of YPRES on 20th and 22nd September, 1917 he was employed as company runner between strong point in POLYGON WOOD and HOOGE CRATER. He successfully accomplished seven trips aggregating 25 miles passing through successive barrages time after time. During the preliminary operations a sapper was killed in CHATEAU WOOD and Sapper McNAUGHTON believing the man was only badly wounded went out under heavy fire to assist him. He set a splendid example of devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
