| Regimental number | 1274 |
| Place of birth | Minmi New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Newtown, Minmi, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, William Woods, Newtown, Minmi, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 35th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/52/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 35th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For gallantry and devotion to duty during attack on enemy position near MORLANCOURT on the night 5th/6th May, 1918. Owing to enemy at one period being in rear of our flank and occupying a continuation of the captured trench system, movement after daylight was an extremely hazardous and almost impossible venture. Private WOODS as a Battalion runner took messages forward and backward under heavy shell and rifle fire. At break of day on 6th instant this runner volunteered and took hot tea to front line troops. At this time enemy snipers and artillery were extremely active, and the conduct of Private WOODS was a fine example to his comrades.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 30 |
| Place of burial | Minmi General Cemetery, New South Wales |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
