Anzac Profile
Sainsbury,
Cedric Wood
4th Reinf. (W). SN 16718. Cessation of hostilities.
Meadow Street, Guildford, WA (mother) 229 James Street, Guildford, WA (childhood home)
| Date Enlisted | 13/08/1918 |
| Service Number | SN 16787 |
| Age of Enlistment | 19 years 4 months |
| Place of Enlistment | Perth, WA |
| Place of Birth | Guildford, WA |
| Previous Military Experience | 3 months |
| Occupation | Farm Hand |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Religion | Methodist |
| School Attended | Guildford State School |
| Address History | Mother - Fredrika Ellen Sainsbury, Meadow Street, Guildford, WA. Previous home - 129 James Street, Guildford, WA. Father in Africa. |
Military History
Sainsbury enlisted with 4th Reinf. (W) as Private on 19.8.1918. He was sent to NCO School 24.8.1918, then promoted to Acting Corporal at Blackboy Hill.16.10.1918. Sainsbury was discharged following cessation of Hostilities with no active service .
Embarked NA.
Roll Rank NA.
Roll Unit NA
Embarked for Australia NA.
Returned/Disembarked NA.
Discharged 24.12.1918.
Final Rank NA
Medical Condition NK.
Notes Sainsbury died from injuries sustained in a motor accident in April 1941 age 41 years (WAN 16.4.1941)
Information Source
West Australian Newspapers
Wesley Chapel Honour Roll
Guildford Primary School Honour Roll
NAA: B2455, Sainsbury Cedric Wood
Wise H. and Coy. Western Australian Post Office Directories
Meadow Street, Guildford, WA. (mother)
229 James Street, Guildford, WA. (childhood home)