John McKay BALLANTYNE

Regimental number23/356
AddressBelgrave, Church Street, Palmerston North
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, A S Ballantyne, Orawia, Southland
Rank on embarkationRifleman
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 1st Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, B Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 10 October 1915
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the operations on the Passchendaele Ridge on the 12th, 13th and 14th October 1917, this N.C.O. was in charge of Brigade Runners. His devotion to duty and personal example under shell and heavy machine gun fire was mainly responsible for communication being kept up with Battalions.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 28 January 1918

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: B Company/1st NZRB