Alfred Henry HERBERT

Regimental number11/1079
AddressEketahuna
Marital statusMarried
Next of kinWife, Mrs D E Herbert, Eketahuna
Rank on embarkationMajor
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 3rd Reinforcements, Wellington Mounted Rifles
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Aparima on 14 February 1915
Medals

Distinguished Service Order

'This officer had paid the greatest attention to his work and by his care and attention to detail has very considerably reduced the wastage in the Division, thereby effecting very material economy. I confidently recommend him for an award.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 4 June 1917

Mention in Despatches

'Has practically organised this Department from the bottom and has done very good work. At all times he has spared no pains to satisfy the demands made on him.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 4 January 1917

Mention in Despatches

'For distinguished and gallant services and devotion to duty.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 1 June 1917

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Mounted Rifles/Third