| Regimental number | 1756 |
| Place of birth | Mudgee New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Goondah, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Sister, Miss Maud Lucy Woods, 25 Whaling Road, North Sydney, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | 18th Infantry |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 55th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/72/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 55th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in New South Wales Garden of Remembrance |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations at PERONNE on 1st and 2nd September 1918. This man voluntary went forward with a Lewis Gun section, which had become greatly weakened by casualties, to cover a slight advance of our line. This gallant soldier acted in a cool and calm manner under the most trying circumstances and he assisted the Lewis Gunners greatly. he showed utter disregard for his own personal safety and remained with the Lewis Gun throughout the advance. Although seriously wounded this did knot deter him from carrying on and he would not leave his gun till ordered to do so by his Company commander. His voluntary and courageous action is worthy of the highest praise.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
