Walter Waddell HORWELL

Regimental number3/89A
AddressSophia Street, Timaru
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinWilliam P Horwell, Sophia Street, Timaru
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, New Zealand Medical Corps
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 16 October 1914
Medals

Military Medal

'During operations on the Somme on 15th September 1916, he led several parties out through a heavy barrage of shell fire and after recovering several wounded brought then back to safety through the same barrage.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 9 December 1916

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Medical Corps/Main Body