William HERMISTON

Regimental number19/116
OccupationLabourer
Next of kinMother, Mrs B Hermiston, 2 Seafield Villa, Leith, Scotland
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 31st Reinforcements, Auckland Infantry Regiment, A Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 97 Tahiti on 16 November 1917
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Near Bancourt on the 1st September 1918 when on patrol with another man he attacked an enemy trench which was strongly held and secured valuable information. On returning his companion was wounded and Pte Hermiston endeavoured to carry him in under heavy machine-gun fire. He showed exceptional courage.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 11 February 1919

Other detailsEx Samoan Relief
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 75, p. 5