Matthew HENDERSON

Regimental number31272
OccupationClerk
Next of kinMother, Mrs A R Henderson, 27 Hanson Street, Wellington
Rank on embarkationCorporal
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 19th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion, B Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 15 November 1916
The infantry component of the 19th Reinforcements left New Zealand on board two ships, 'Maunganui' and 'Tahiti'. It is not possible from the Nominal Rolls to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Medals

Mention in Despatches

'For distinguished and gallant services and devotion to duty during the period 16th September 1918, to 15th March 1919.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 11 July 1919

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 45, p. 7