Regimental number | 4071 |
Place of birth | Govan Scotland |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Engineer |
Address | c/o Mrs Rudd, 31 Nelson Place, Williamstown, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 27 |
Next of kin | Father, Patrick J Boyce, 4 Hamilton Street, Govan, Glasgow, Scotland |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 18th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/35/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A15 Star Of England on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 18th Battalion |
Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He organized at very short notice a raiding party, which he led with great skill in daylight across some hundred yards of level ground in 'No Man's Land" and captured the enemy's post, which was the objective. He returned with his party without casualties, bringing back 23 prisoners and a machine gun and having obtained important identifications. His courageous initiative and marked ability as a leader were responsible for the complete success of the undertaking. In the evening after the attack had gone forward he cleared out, with a small party, some parties of the enemy who, with a machine gun, were sniping at our troops during the period of consolidation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: Military Medal 'On the morning of 27th March, 1918, our patrol encountered a strong enemy party on the WAMBEEK (MESSINES Sector). The patrol officer was engaged in an effort to silence a hostile machine gun and left Sergeant BOYCE in charge of the main patrol. By his dash and determination the Sergeant brought his men into contact with the enemy and broke their patrol up. Four of the enemy were killed, one was taken prisoner and some wounded.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 173 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |