John HOUSTON

Regimental number4/412
Addressc/o Tourist Department
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, Edward Roberts Houston, Gorge Road, Southland
Rank on embarkationSapper
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, New Zealand Field Engineers
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Maunganui on 16 October 1914
Final rankSapper
Final unit3rd Field Company, New Zealand Engineers
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on 11th October when working on construction of an Infantry Track north east of Ypres under heavy shell fire. He carried out his work in a most efficient and thorough manner and by the exceptional coolness he displayed set a splendid example of gallantry.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 14 January 1918

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Field Engineers/Main Body