Reuben HAYTER

Regimental number15899
OccupationTeacher
Next of kinFather, James A Hayter, Ruapekapeka, Tapuhi, Bay of Islands
Rank on embarkationRifleman
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 6th Reinforcements to 3rd Battalion, G Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Waitemata on 26 July 1916
Final unit3rd Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as a Company Runner during the attack on the Passchendaele Ridge on 12th October 1917. He repeatedly carried messages over heavily swept by enemy machine gun fire. He proved invaluable in maintaining communication between his Company and Battalion Headquarters.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 28 January 1918

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 37, p. 17