Regimental number | 1282 |
Place of birth | South Melbourne, Victoria |
Religion | Congregational |
Occupation | Hydraulic engineer |
Address | 1 Little O'Grady Street, Albert Park, Victoria |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 24 |
Height | 5' 10" |
Weight | 157 lbs |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Emily Wood, 1 Little O'Grady Street, Albert Park, Victoria |
Previous military service | Served for 4 years in the Junior Cadets; 3 months in the Infantry; resigned at own request. |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Broadmeadows, Victoria |
Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 2, Battery 6 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/30/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Field Artillery Brigade |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Kanowna', 30 June 1918; disembarked Melbourne, 1 September 1918; discharged (wounded: gun shot wound, jnee; lost use of left leg), Melbourne, 30 October 1918. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Fawkner Cemetery |
Sources | NAA: B2455, WOOD Gordon |