Regimental number | 22438 |
Occupation | Draughtsman |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs M H Highet, Melrose Street, Island Bay, Wellington |
Rank on embarkation | 2nd Lieutenant |
Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 21st Reinforcements, Canterbury Infantry Battalion, C Company |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Ulimaroa on |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty east of Cambrai, from 13th October to 11th November, 1918. He led his patrol through several villages in search of information regarding enemy dispositions, and despite bad weather and heavy hostile fire he carried out his work successfully. Throughout the operations he showed remarkable courage and initiative of the highest order.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 52, p. 11 |
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