James HANSEN

Regimental number25/1232
OccupationLabourer
Next of kinFather, R P Hansen, Mauriceville West
Rank on embarkationRifleman
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 3rd Battalion, A Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 5 February 1916
A Company, 3rd Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, left Wellington on board three ships (HMNZT 42 'Ulimaroa', HMNZT 43 'Mokoia', and HMNZT 44 'Navua'), It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During operations he remained out in exposed ground under heavy fire, attending wounded and bringing them in.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 9 July 1917

Other detailsMedals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 24, p. 3

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