Arthur Louis Greenwood was working as a woolclasser and living at Bundaberg, Queensland when he enlisted in the 15th Australian Infantry Battalion in July 1915. He was allotted service number 3050 which is the number recorded on his service records held by National Archives of Australia. At some stage he was allotted service number 3479. After he arrived in Egypt he was transferred to the 47th Battalion. In June 1916, he moved with his battalion to France. On 25 May 1918, he was transferred to the 45th Battalion and during the Battle of Amiens from 8 to 11 August 1918, he was wounded in the chest on 10 August and evacuated. He was discharged from hospital on 10 October 1918, arrived back in Australia on 16 May 1919 and was discharged on 17 July.
Greenwood was awarded the Military Medal which was announced in The London Gazette on 17 June 1919 at page 7695. The citation online at the Australian War Memorial is as follows:
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion during the operations east of Hamel from 8 to 11 August 1918. He acted as Company Sergeant Major throughout the operations. By his courage and energy, he materially assisted in the success of his company. Later during a minor operation when his company advanced the line 1000 yards, he was in charge of the covering party and was wounded while rushing an enemy machine gun which was harassing the company. Throughout the operation his conduct was beyond praise.
Three months later, The London Gazette on 3 September 1919 at page 11184 announced the award of the Distinguished Conduct Medal. The citation covers the period the 12th Australian Brigade, which includes both the 45th and 47th Battalions, was in the field in France from February to September 1918 although Greenwood was evacuated on 10 August 1918. The citation online at the Australian War Memorial is as follows:
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. As Company Sergeant Major he has at all times inspired his men with confidence, and his courage and energy have materially assisted in the successful issue of operations. During the period under review, 25 February to 16-17 September 1918, several attacks have been made, and on each occasion, he has made himself conspicuous by his gallantry and devotion to duty.
Greenwood was awarded the Military Medal which was announced in The London Gazette on 17 June 1919 at page 7695. The citation online at the Australian War Memorial is as follows:
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion during the operations east of Hamel from 8 to 11 August 1918. He acted as Company Sergeant Major throughout the operations. By his courage and energy, he materially assisted in the success of his company. Later during a minor operation when his company advanced the line 1000 yards, he was in charge of the covering party and was wounded while rushing an enemy machine gun which was harassing the company. Throughout the operation his conduct was beyond praise.
Three months later, The London Gazette on 3 September 1919 at page 11184 announced the award of the Distinguished Conduct Medal. The citation covers the period the 12th Australian Brigade, which includes both the 45th and 47th Battalions, was in the field in France from February to September 1918 although Greenwood was evacuated on 10 August 1918. The citation online at the Australian War Memorial is as follows:
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. As Company Sergeant Major he has at all times inspired his men with confidence, and his courage and energy have materially assisted in the successful issue of operations. During the period under review, 25 February to 16-17 September 1918, several attacks have been made, and on each occasion, he has made himself conspicuous by his gallantry and devotion to duty.
Arthur Louis Greenwood was working as a woolclasser and living at Bundaberg, Queensland when he enlisted in the 15th Australian Infantry Battalion in July 1915. He was allotted service number 3050 which is the number recorded on his service records held by National Archives of Australia. At some stage he was allotted service number 3479. After he arrived in Egypt he was transferred to the 47th Battalion. In June 1916, he moved with his battalion to France. On 25 May 1918, he was transferred to the 45th Battalion and during the Battle of Amiens from 8 to 11 August 1918, he was wounded in the chest on 10 August and evacuated. He was discharged from hospital on 10 October 1918, arrived back in Australia on 16 May 1919 and was discharged on 17 July.
Greenwood was awarded the Military Medal which was announced in The London Gazette on 17 June 1919 at page 7695. The citation online at the Australian War Memorial is as follows:
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion during the operations east of Hamel from 8 to 11 August 1918. He acted as Company Sergeant Major throughout the operations. By his courage and energy, he materially assisted in the success of his company. Later during a minor operation when his company advanced the line 1000 yards, he was in charge of the covering party and was wounded while rushing an enemy machine gun which was harassing the company. Throughout the operation his conduct was beyond praise.
Three months later, The London Gazette on 3 September 1919 at page 11184 announced the award of the Distinguished Conduct Medal. The citation covers the period the 12th Australian Brigade, which includes both the 45th and 47th Battalions, was in the field in France from February to September 1918 although Greenwood was evacuated on 10 August 1918. The citation online at the Australian War Memorial is as follows:
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. As Company Sergeant Major he has at all times inspired his men with confidence, and his courage and energy have materially assisted in the successful issue of operations. During the period under review, 25 February to 16-17 September 1918, several attacks have been made, and on each occasion, he has made himself conspicuous by his gallantry and devotion to duty.
Greenwood was awarded the Military Medal which was announced in The London Gazette on 17 June 1919 at page 7695. The citation online at the Australian War Memorial is as follows:
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion during the operations east of Hamel from 8 to 11 August 1918. He acted as Company Sergeant Major throughout the operations. By his courage and energy, he materially assisted in the success of his company. Later during a minor operation when his company advanced the line 1000 yards, he was in charge of the covering party and was wounded while rushing an enemy machine gun which was harassing the company. Throughout the operation his conduct was beyond praise.
Three months later, The London Gazette on 3 September 1919 at page 11184 announced the award of the Distinguished Conduct Medal. The citation covers the period the 12th Australian Brigade, which includes both the 45th and 47th Battalions, was in the field in France from February to September 1918 although Greenwood was evacuated on 10 August 1918. The citation online at the Australian War Memorial is as follows:
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. As Company Sergeant Major he has at all times inspired his men with confidence, and his courage and energy have materially assisted in the successful issue of operations. During the period under review, 25 February to 16-17 September 1918, several attacks have been made, and on each occasion, he has made himself conspicuous by his gallantry and devotion to duty.
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