Roy Hubert HADFIELD

Regimental number35637
OccupationFarmer
Next of kinSister, Mrs O F Nicholls, Brooklyn, Motueka, Nelson
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 23rd Reinforcements, Auckland Infantry Regiment, A Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT Ruapehu on 14 March 1917
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: 24 January 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 57, p. 5

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