Carlton Charles HENRY

Regimental number32667
OccupationButcher
Next of kinFather, John Henry, Butcher, Mataura Southland
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 19th Reinforcements, Otago Infantry Battalion, D 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.
Final rankCompany Sergeant Major
Final unit2nd Battalion, Otago Infantry Regiment
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On 29th September 1918, in operations about Bon Avis Ridge, when all the Officers of the Company had been wounded he took command and skillfully led the Company. It was mainly due to the courage and skilful leadership of this Warrant Officer. He set a splendid example to all ranks.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 14 May 1919

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 45, p. 14

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