Regimental number | 6/4053 |
Occupation | Labourer |
Next of kin | Father, R Hammond, Geraldine |
Rank on embarkation | Private |
Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 10th Reinforcements, Canterbury Infantry Regiment, C Company |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Willochra on |
Final rank | Sergeant |
Final unit | 2nd Battalion, Canterbury Infantry Regiment |
Fate | Killed in Action |
Place of burial | Polygon Wood Cemetery (Row D, Grave No 11), Belgium |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On August 30th 1917 during the attack on Rancourt this N.C.O was in charge of a 3" Stokes Mortar. By his able leadership he kept his Gun team and comrades well up with the Infantry and on several occasions dealt effectively with hostile Machine Guns. During the first assault on the Village, with great dash he bought his gun into action in the open and in spite of heavy Machine Gun fire placed down such an effective barrage in a strongly hidden portion of Trench that our Infantry were enabled to rush the position. He showed great initiative throughout the operations and supported the Infantry with such effect that they were able to take their objectives with very light casualties.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 26, p. 15 |