Alfred Cecil Chris HUNTER

Regimental number18216
OccupationBank clerk
Next of kinMother, Mrs Emily Gertrude Hunter, Katikati via Waihi
Rank on embarkation2nd Lieutenant
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 10th Reinforcements to 2nd Battalion, F Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 61 Aparima on 19 August 1916
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He was in command of a company forming part of the leading waves of an assault, and himself led the foremost troops. When the advance was finally held up he encouraged his men to did in, and sent back valuable reports to battalion headquarters.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 5 July 1918

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 38, p. 30