| Regimental number | 1285 |
| Place of birth | Waroona Western Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 26 Falkirk Avenue, Maylands, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, Henry Walker Woods, 26 Falkirk Avenue, Maylands, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Pioneer Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/15/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On the night of the 14th/15th July, 1917, near GAPAARD, MESSINES RIDGE, Private WOODS was a member of a working party engaged just behind the front line, when one of our infantry patrols (34th Infantry Battalion) was attacked, one member of that patrol was wounded and left in No Man's Land, about 300 yards from our front line, and as no stretcher bearers were available, volunteers were called for, and Private WOODS and an infantry man went out and brought the wounded man in to a place of safety behind our line. This action was carried out under heavy shell fire. Private WOODS showed great courage and determination in carrying out the act he had volunteered for, and was a fine example to those who witnessed the action.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 9 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
