John Henry GRIFFITHS

Regimental number38690
OccupationDriver
Next of kinFather, John Griffiths, 19 Edinburgh Terrace, Newton, Auckland
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 22nd Reinforcements, E Company (Unattached)
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Mokoia on 13 February 1917
Final rankLance Corporal
Final unit2nd 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: 18 February 1919

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 55, p. 16

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