Jack HAVILL

Regimental number60116
OccupationCarpenter
Next of kinMother, Mrs G F Havill, 56 Sackville Street, Grey Lynn, Auckland
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 30th Reinforcements, Auckland Infantry Regiment, A Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 93 Corinthic on 13 October 1917
Final rankPrivate
Final unit2nd Battalion, Auckland Infantry Regiment
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On 29th September 1917 in the attack on Bonavis Ridge a machine gun opened fire 100 yards on his flank. He collected a few men and worked around behind the gun thus silencing it and taking the crew prisoners.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 13 March 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 72, p. 5

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