Regimental number | 35637 |
Occupation | Farmer |
Next of kin | Sister, Mrs O F Nicholls, Brooklyn, Motueka, Nelson |
Rank on embarkation | Private |
Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 23rd Reinforcements, Auckland Infantry Regiment, A Company |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT Ruapehu on |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at Grevillers on the 24th August and Bancourt on 31st August. He was in charge of a Lewis Gun team and was practically surrounded by the enemy. He behaved in a very cool manner, drove off the enemy killing a large number. His handling of the machine gun enabled the position to be captured.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 57, p. 5 |
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