Ferdinand August WOOD

Regimental number13/633
AddressDevonport, Auckland
Marital statusMarried
Next of kinWife, Mrs Nina Kathleen Wood, Devonport, Auckland
Rank on embarkationCaptain
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Auckland Mounted Rifles
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Auckland on 16 October 1914
The Auckland Mounted Rifles, Main Body, left New Zealand on board two ships, HMNZT 8 'Star of India' and HMNZT 12 'Waimana'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Medals

Mentioned in Despatches

'In connection with the operations described in General I. Hamilton's despatch dated 11 December 1915.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 28 January 1916

Military Cross

'Displayed great gallantry in getting his men into position under hot fire in Chunuk Bair on Aug 8. He was most energetic in controlling and directing his men, being compelled to expose himself constantly & was severely wounded within the evening.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 14 January 1916

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Auckland Mounted Rifles/Main Body