William Alfred GUSTAFSON

Regimental number9/529
AddressBalclutha
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, Arthur Gustafson, Douglas Hotel, Octagon, Dunedin
Rank on embarkationQuartermaster Sergeant
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Otago Mounted Rifles Regiment
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 16 October 1914
Three squadrons of the Otago Mounted Rifles Regiment left New Zealand on board 'Hawke's Bay', and one squadron on board 'Verdala'. From the Nominal Roll it is not possible to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Final rankRegimental Sergeant Major
Final unitNew Zealand Pioneer (Maori) Battalion
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty and consistent good work. He has carried out his duties with great energy and skill, and he set a splendid example to the N.C.O.s and men of the battalion.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 17 April 1918

Other detailsMedals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Otago Mounted Rifles/Main Body

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