Regimental number | 38690 |
Occupation | Driver |
Next of kin | Father, John Griffiths, 19 Edinburgh Terrace, Newton, Auckland |
Rank on embarkation | Private |
Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 22nd Reinforcements, E Company (Unattached) |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Mokoia on |
Final rank | Lance Corporal |
Final unit | 2nd Battalion, 2nd Wellington Infantry Regiment |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and initiative on 29th September, 1918, near La Vasquerie. Leading a section, he attacked a crew of 10, who were working four field guns over open sights, being mainly responsible for the capture of both men and guns.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 55, p. 16 |
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