Charles HOPKINS

Regimental number61645
OccupationFarm manager
Next of kinWife, Mrs E M Hopkins, Pahiatua
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 31st Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Regiment, B Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 97 Tahiti on 16 November 1917
Medals

Military Medal

'For great gallantry and devotion to duty. On 4th November 1918, near Herbignies he led his section with quick perception and initiative against a battery of Field Guns, capturing them together with the transport and twelve prisoners. He showed great skill and daring, and good leadership.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 17 June 1919

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 75, p. 8

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