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Joseph WOOD

Regimental number2490
Place of birthOhio America
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressHobart Road, New Lambton, via Newcastle, New South Wales
Marital statusWidower
Age at embarkation42
Next of kinBrother-in-Law, Fred Broghden, Hobart Road, New Lambton, via Newcastle, New South Wales
Enlistment date15 September 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name30th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/47/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on 11 March 1916
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll30th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 15 April 1918
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He displayed great courage and devotion in carrying out wounded under heavy fire in daylight.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189
Date: 8 November 1917

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