| Regimental number | 5757 |
| Place of birth | Warrnambool, Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Plumber |
| Address | Dennington, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Height | 5' 8" |
| Weight | 140 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E. Allwood, Dennington, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Nil (previously rejected for military service due to bad teeth) |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Warrnambool, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 14th Battalion, 18th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/31/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A17 Port Lincoln on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 14th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry at HAMEL WOOD, south east of CORBIE on 4th July, 1918. This N.C.O. was in charge of a Lewis gun moving up to consolidate noticed a dangerous gap between two front line Companies. Grasping the position he rushed forward and established in the gap thereby considerably strengthening the position. Later in the operation he was conspicuous for his prompt and effective anti aircraft work. He set a fine example throughout.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Proceeded overseas to France from England, 22 September 1916; marched into 4th Australian Divisional Base Depot, Etaples, 24 September 1916. Taken on strength of 14th Bn, in the field, 30 October 1916. Admitted to hospital, 22 January 1917; marched into 4th Australian Divisional Base Depot, Etaples, 18 February 1917. Proceeded to unit, 24 February 1917. Wounded in action, 11 April 1917, and admitted to No 4 Australian Field Ambulance, the same day (gunshot wound, face); transferred to No 10 General Hospital, Rouen, 16 April 1917; to England, 25 April 1917; to Military Hospital, Bethnal Green, 27 April 1917; to No 1 Australian Auxiliary Hospital, Harefield, 29 May 1917; discharged to furlough, 14 June 1917; marched into No 2 Command Depot, Weymouth, 28 June 1917. Marched into No 4 Command Depot, Codford, 16 July 1917. Marched into Overseas Training Depot, Perham Downs, 24 July 1917. Proceeded overseas to France, 8 August 1917; marched into 4th Australian Divisional Base Depot, Le Havre, 9 August 1917. Proceeded to unit, 24 August 1917; rejoined 14th Bn, 27 August 1917. Promoted Lance Corporal, 24 November 1917. Detached to 4th Field Company, 6 February 1918; rejoined unit, 4 March 1918. Admitted to No 4 Australian Field Ambulance, 2 June 1918 (pyrexia of unknown origin); transferred to No 5 Casualty Clearing Station, 2 June 1918; discharged, 4 June 1918; rejoined unit, 7 June 1918. Awarded Military Medal, 19 July 1918. Detached to Australian Corps Lewis Gun School, 27 July 1918; rejoined unit, 16 August 1918. On leave to United Kingdom, 11 September 1918; rejoined unit, 29 September 1918. Promoted Temporary Corporal, 27 September 1918. Admitted to No 4 Australian Field Ambulance, 11 November 1918, and reverts to the rank of Lance Corporal on being admitted (venereal disease); transferred to No 3 Australian General Hospital, 11 November 1918; to No 39 General Hospital, Le Havre, 12 November 1918; discharged, 1 January 1919, and marched into Australian Intermediate Base Depot, Le Havre, the same day; total period of treatment for venereal disease: 52 days. Proceeded to unit, 11 January 1919; rejoined 14th Bn, 14 January 1919. Promoted Corporal, 1 February 1919; promoted Temporary Sergeant, 1 February 1919. Proceeded to England for return to Australia, 2 May 1919, and reverts to the rank of Corporal on being marched out; marched into No 4 Group, 10 May 1919. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Frankfurt', ; disembarked Melbourne, 20 August 1919; discharged Melbourne (termination of period of enlistment), 4 October 1919. Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 78 |
| Place of burial | Warrnambool Cemetery, Victoria |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, ALLWOOD William |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
