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Wilfred S. R . Moodie

Lance Sergeant

22nd Battalion

Medals Earned

  • British War Medal
  • 1914-15 Star
  • Military Medal
  • Victory Medal

Tree Information

  • Species: Quercus Cerris
  • Planted By: Mr. Cotton
  • Plaque: 2585

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Biography

Wilfred Stephen Robertson Moodie was a single 23 year old labourer at the time of his enlistment on the 10th of February 1915. His unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on the 10th of May 1915.
On the 12th of August 1916, Wilfred was appointed Lance Corporal. He was promoted to Corporal on the 25th of September 1917.
Wilfred was wounded in action on the 17th of July 1918 after being gassed, but rejoined his unit on the 7th of August 1918.
On the 11th of September 1918, Wilfred was appointed Lance Sergeant.
Wilfred was awarded the Military Medal and a Bar to the Military Medal.
He returned to Australia on the 10th of September 1919, and was discharged due to the termination of his enlistment period on the 9th of November 1919.

Tree No. 2585

Location in Ballarat Avenue of Honour