Turu HIROTI

Regimental number16/392
AddressWanganui
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinMother, Mrs Katarina Hiroti, Gonville, Wanganui
Rank on embarkation2nd Lieutenant
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 1st Maori Contingent, A Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 20 Warrimoo on 14 February 1915
Medals

Military Cross

'For devotion to duty during period 28th August to 2nd October 1916. This officer was slightly gassed on August 31st but returned from Field Ambulance the next day and carried on. On 15th September he was slightly wounded by shrapnel but refused to be evacuated and went on with his duties. He has handled his platoon with great coolness while working under fire and has always kept the work going.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 1 January 1917

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: A Company/First Maori

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