| Surname: | Woodward |
| Initials: | W |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | P/8438 |
| Notes: | MFP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 13/7/1915 to 17/9/1916. He enlisted 2/9/14 in the 14 Reserve Regiment of Cavalry, No. 2199, 3/6/15 transferred to the Leicestershire Regiment, 9/7/15 transferred to the 5 Worcestershire Regiment No. 23342. Enlisted age 23 years, occupation Collier, home address: 30 Arnold Street, Mountain Ash, Glamorgan, born Bridgend, Somerset. Served Home 2/9/14 to 12/7/15, France 13/7/15 to 17/9/16, Home 18/9/16 to 5/12/18 to discharge no longer physically fit for war service. 29/4/16 sustained shrapnel wound to left leg, 3/9/16 suffered gun shot wound left hand and head and shell shock, Vimy Ridge 29/4/16, he was on out post duty when wounded by shrapnel and was admitted to 42 Casualty Clearing Station. 9/7/13 transferred to MFP. 5/12/1918 Discharged. Info from Pension Index Card:- Woodward, William, A/L/Cpl, MFP, P/8438, 14 Reserve Cav Regt, 21999, Leicestershire Regt, 1936, Worcestershire Regt, 23342, 5/12/18 to discharge, SFJ.1426, 30 Arnold Street, Mountain Ash, Glamorgan. Stamp £35 gratuity, Chelsea no VV50.1863, received 9/1/19. William Woodward. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/94 Dec. 13, 1918) |
| Citation: | Badge No. B71480. Enlisted 2/9/1914, Discharged 5/12/1918. W.O. letter 60/B 392 (xvi). Medal Branch A.G. 10 d/-19-12-1918. Age 29years 4months. |