Regimental number | 1651 |
Place of birth | North Bourke New South Wales |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Brewarrina, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 18 |
Next of kin | Sister, Mrs A E Pearce, Brewarrina, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 34th Battalion, 1st Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/51/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 34th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Isaacs spelt Isaac |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations against enemy positions south of the SOMME, east of HAMEL, on 8th August, 1918. Lance Corporal WILLOUGHBY was a section commander during the attack on ACCROCHE WOOD. During the advance when his platoon was subjected to heavy machine gun fire in the immediate front he led his section forward, detailed a portion to attack from the flank, and with the remainder he rushed the position killing five of the crew and taking eight prisoners with two heavy machine guns. This enabled his platoon to proceed. He was also of great assistance to his platoon Commander in reorganising his platoon. His bravery and leadership were a great source of confidence to his men and the men of his platoon who witnessed his brave deeds.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |