Regimental number | 1291 |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Baker |
Address | 144 Princes Street, Sydney, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Next of kin | Sister, Muriel Grace Toogood, 173 Kings Road, Harrogate, Yorkshire, England |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 18th Battalion, D Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/35/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A40 Ceramic on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 20th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'On the night of 3rd/4th November, 1917, this N.C.O. was a member of a ptrol at BROODSEINDE which attacked an enemy post of 8 men, killing four and bringing one back to our lines. The information gained from the prisoner was of considerable value and Sergeant TOOGOOD with two others reconnoitred the position before the attack. and himself took the prisoner. He showed great dash throughout.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |