Henry Cecil HOLGATE

Regimental number35022
OccupationFarmer
Next of kinFather, H C Holgate, Barnego, Balclutha, Otago
Rank on embarkationRifleman
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 20th Reinforcements (2nd Draft), New Zealand Rifle Brigade Details, J Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT Opawa on 2 January 1917
Medals

Military Medal

'At Gravenstafel east of Ypres on 4th October, 1917. This man carried very important messages back to Battalion Headquarters, quickly and safely, all day and in doing so had to pass through the enemy S.O.S. barrage, but this did not trouble him in the least and he showed utter disregard of danger. He has previously done most excellent work and has invariably set a very high example of courage and devotion to duty.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 17 December 1917

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 49, p. 16

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