Regimental number | 15293 |
Occupation | Carpenter |
Next of kin | Father, C H Hine, Tauranga |
Rank on embarkation | Sergeant |
Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 9th Reinforcements to 1st Battalion, E Company |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Ulimaroa on |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the attack on Passchendaele Ridge on 12th October 1917. When all Platoon Officers and Sergeants of his Company were killed or wounded, this NCO collected all men of the Company he could find and consolidated his position. His conduct throughout the operations was such that his men had great confidence in him and he was of great assistance to his Company Commander.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 49 |
Place of burial | Hillsborough Cemetery (Area 11, Block B, Grave No 599), Auckland |
Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 37, p. 31 |
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