World War I Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Sergeant in the 10th Battalion of the South Australia Infantry. During the advance at Polygon Wood, Belgium, on the dates of September 19 to 22, 1917, Sergeant Inwood moved forward under heavy fire and captured a German position taking nine prisoners. Later he volunteered for a night patrol and obtained valuable information about enemy movements. Finally on his own, he located a enemy machine gun nest, attacked it, killing the crew and taking one prisoner. For gallantry in the face of the enemy, he was awarded the Victoria Cross Medal.
World War I Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Sergeant in the 10th Battalion of the South Australia Infantry. During the advance at Polygon Wood, Belgium, on the dates of September 19 to 22, 1917, Sergeant Inwood moved forward under heavy fire and captured a German position taking nine prisoners. Later he volunteered for a night patrol and obtained valuable information about enemy movements. Finally on his own, he located a enemy machine gun nest, attacked it, killing the crew and taking one prisoner. For gallantry in the face of the enemy, he was awarded the Victoria Cross Medal.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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