Walter James HALDANE

Regimental number30375
OccupationButcher
Next of kinMother, Mrs A Haldane, Pendarves Street, New Plymouth
Rank on embarkationRifleman
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 4th Battalion, 11th Reinforcements, H Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Port Lyttelton on 7 December 1916
Harbour records indicate that the actual date of sailing was 8 December 1916.
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in the field east of Le Quesnoy on 4th November 1918. After reaching the final objective this NCO took out a small patrol, pushing back the enemy another 500 yards and capturing several prisoners. The line was then carried forward. Later he again reconnoitred for 1500 yards ahead, bringing back valuable information which led to his Company again advancing the line. His fine leadership and his cheerful disposition throughout set a fine example to his section.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 17 June 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 47, p. 12

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