William James HENRY

Regimental number3/168
Address15 Ellice Street, Wellington
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinG F Henry, 23 Symonds Street, Auckland
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, New Zealand Medical Corps
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 16 October 1914
Medals

Mention in Despatches


Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 5 August 1915

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty on the 25th April, 1915, at Gaba Tepe (Dardanelles). During and subsequent to the landing, Private Henry attended on the wounded under a very heavy fire, allowing no danger to interfere with his duties. He invariably showed the greatest courage and presence of mind.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 6 September 1915

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Medical Corps/Main Body