Francis Henry HARDY

Regimental number13/2559
AddressWapiti Avenue, Epsom, Auckland
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinMother, Mrs M E Hardy, Wapiti Avenue, Epsom, Auckland
Rank on embarkationTrooper
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 8th Reinforcements, Auckland Mounted Rifles Regiment
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Tofua on 13 November 1915
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He showed great skill and resource in handling his troop when heavily pressed by the enemy. He led forward his few remaining men to an exposed position, and greatly assisted in repelling an attack by superior numbers of the enemy.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 28 March 1918

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Auckland Mounted Rifles/Eighth

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