| Regimental number | 2222 |
| Place of birth | Yarrawonga, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Fisherman |
| Address | Metung PO, Metung, Gippsland, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Alma Boyd, 74 Mary Street, Richmond, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 37th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/54/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 39th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On the night of 9th/10th August 1918 Corporal BOYD who was then a Stretcher bearer did consistently good work getting out wounded men. During this operation he was continually under heavy artillery and Machine Gun fire and was working until late in the morning. At PROYART, 12th August, BRAY, 24th August, SUZANNE, 26th August, HOWITZER Wood, 29th August, CLERY, 30 August, he continued to do good work showing a total disregard for personal danger and endurance and courage of a remarkably high standard. When wanted he was always on the job and apart from his personal work was invaluable in directing the work of the other stretcher bearers of "B" Company. Corporal BOYD has proved himself a splendid and dauntless leader under the most trying and perilous situations.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 91 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
