Walter IBBOTSON

Regimental number2/1021
Address8 Pine Hill Terrace, Dunedin
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, Walter Ibbotson, 8 Pine Hill Terrace, Dunedin
Rank on embarkationSergeant
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 2nd Reinforcements, New Zealand Field Artillery
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 14 December 1914
No 1 Field Artillery Brigade left New Zealand on board 'Willochra'; No 4 Howitzer Battery on board 'Knight of the Garter'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Medals

Mentioned in Despatches

'For distinguished and gallant services rendered during the period of General Sir C. Munro's command of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 13 July 1916

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous good work when carrying out the duties of section commander and observer in the absence of officers who had become casualties.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 27 July 1916

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Field Artillery/Second