Charles Ernest HERCUS

Regimental number3/113A
AddressChristchurch Hospital
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, Peter Hercus, Awarua, Hawford Road, Opawa, Christchurch
Rank on embarkationCaptain
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

'For gallant and distinguished conduct in the field or for other valuable services.'
Source: 'London Gazette
Date: 6 July 1917

Order of the British Empire

'In recognition of valuable services rendered in connection with military operations in Egypt.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 3 June 1919

Distinguished Service Order

'For distinguished service in connection with military operations in Egypt.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 3 June 1918

Mention in Despatches

'Mentioned in General E.H.H. Allenby's despatch for distinguished and gallant services and devotion to duty while under his command.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 14 June 1918

Mention in Despatches

'For distinguished service in connection with military operations under General Sir Edmund Allenby, GCMG, KCB, Commander-in-Chief, Egyptian Expeditionary Force.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 16 January 1918

Mention in Despatches

'For services during the period from 19th September 1918 to 31st January, 1919.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 5 June 1919

Family/military connectionsBrother: 13/365 Arthur Farquharson HERCUS
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Medical Corps/Main Body