Robert Henry FLAVELL

Regimental number31407
OccupationDriver
Next of kinMother, Mrs Ellen Flavell, Kaeo
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 19th Reinforcements, J Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 16 November 1916
The Infantry component of the 19th Reinforcements left New Zealand on board two ships, 'Maunganui' and 'Tahiti'. It is not possible from the Nominal Rolls to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Final rankCorporal
Final unit2nd Battalion, Auckland Infantry Regiment
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Near Bancourt on the 1st September 1918 he was in command of a section and led it with great ability against enemy machine-gun posts. His section captured four machine guns in succession and its success was largely due to his leadership and courage.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 11 February 1919

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 45, p. 17

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