| Regimental number | 2800 |
| Place of birth | Glasgow Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Stoker |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 32 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E Boyd, 123 Stobcross Street Anderson, Glasgow, Scotland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board SS Makarini on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Battalion |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'When captured strong post near QUEANT was being bombarded on 22nd April 1917, Pte. BOYD though wounded, was one of the volunteeres who remained with Captain YATES in the danger zone to observe. He continued to do fine work and refused to go to the rear. He remained with the Officer who was conducting the evacuation of the post, and accompanied him back, being the last other rank to leave.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: |
Postal Address:
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
