Leonard James HARVEY

Regimental number24/177
AddressTerrace Street, Thames
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, J Harvey, Terrace Street, Thames
Rank on embarkationRifleman
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 2nd Battalion, Army Service Corps
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 9 October 1915
Members of the New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 2nd Battalion, Army Service Corps, left New Zealand on board four ships, HMNZT 30 'Maunganui', HMNZT 31 'Tahiti', HMNZT 32 'Aparima', HMNZT 33 'Navua', and HMNZT 34 'Warrimoo'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Medals

Meritorious Service Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the Operations at Passchendaele on 12th October 1917, this man was attached to the R.M.O. and throughout the operations he did exceptionally good work in assisting stretcher bearer to carry wounded in difficult and exposed places, and in bandaging and generally caring for the wounded. He has done good work in every sector in which the Battalion has been engaged, and his initiative, cherry disposition and contempt of danger have been an inspiration and encouragement to all.'
Source: 'London Gazette'17/06/1918

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Army Service Corps/2nd NZRB

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