Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Second-Lieutenant

Unit:

9th (County of London) Battalion London Regiment, 13th Brigade, 5th Division, British Army

Awarded on:

May 22nd, 1915

For most conspicuous bravery on "Hill 60" during the night of 20th–21st April, 1915.

Although the only Officer on the hill at the time, and with very few men, he successfully resisted all attacks on his trench, and continued throwing bombs and encouraging his men till relieved. His trench during all this time was being heavily shelled and bombed and was subjected to heavy machine gun fire by the enemy.

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Rank:

Captain

Unit:

9th (County of London) Battalion London Regiment, 13th Brigade, 5th Division, British Army

Awarded on:

May 30th, 1919

King's Birthday Honours

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Chaplain to the Forces, 4th Class

Unit:

Allied Force Headquarters (AFHQ), Allied Forces

Awarded on:

September 16th, 1943

In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North Africa.
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"From the start of the campaign Mr. WOOLLEY has done magnificent work. He took on the work of Senior Chaplain when the sub area had no allotment of chaplains except those on unit establishment. This meant much additional chaplain's work.

Further, the problem of getting men off the street and providing welfares centres as alternatives to drinking in cafes was very urgent. Mr. WOOLLEY showed great organising ability and was untiring in his efforts to get those centre going, and the measures of his success was due mainly to his cheerful and forceful personality and inspiring example.

I will add that this was done at a time when Mr. Woolley suffered two bereavements in his family that would have broken the spirit of most men."