Regimental number | 2098 |
Place of birth | Burton On Trent England |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Driver |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 26 |
Next of kin | Father, Jas Woodford, 43 Clarence Street, Burton on Trent, England |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 5th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Australian Light Trench Mortar Battery |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the operations east of YPRES 4/8th October, 1917. Cpl WOODFORD was wounded early in the advance, but continued to lead his detachment until the objective was gained. He set a fine example of courage and determination.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Cheltenham Memorial Park Cemetery |