Regimental number | 20335 |
Occupation | Farmer |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs A Griffin, Inaha, Hawera |
Rank on embarkation | Private |
Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 16th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion, B Company |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 62 Mokoia on |
Medals |
Military Medal 'Messines Offensive 7th to 9th June 1917. When the Company Stretcher bearers were wounded he volunteered for the work which he carried out under heavy shell
fire with great pluck and endurance. He worked continuously during June 7th, 8th and 9th and when not stretcher bearing he carried water and wire to the front line. His work throughout was excellent.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 38, p. 11 |
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