Roger Hine HORNE

Regimental number9/293
AddressMorton Mains
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinAlfred Horne, Morton Mains
Rank on embarkationCorporal
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Otago Mounted Rifles Regiment
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 16 October 1914
Three squadrons of the Otago Mounted Rifles Regiment left New Zealand on board 'Hawke's Bay', and one squadron on board 'Verdala'. From the Nominal Roll it is not possible to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Medals

Military Medal

'At Bois Brenier on 21st February 1917, this NCO showed great courage during the raid of the 2nd Auckland Batt. and by his behaviour kept his mortar in action although the detachment was subjected to heavy enemy fire during the raid. Corporal Horn has been with the Trench Mortars since they became a part of the New Zealand Divisional Artillery and had always shown courage.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 17 April 1917

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Otago Mounted Rifles/Main Body