Alexander Douglas JACK

Regimental number12/2339
Place of birthWhangarei
AddressMaungaturoto, North Auckland
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, Norman Jack, Maungaturoto, North Auckland
Rank on embarkationLieutenant
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 5th Reinforcements, Auckland Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT Maunganui on 13 June 1915
The 5th Reinforcements, Auckland Infantry Battalion, left New Zealand on board three ships, HMNZT 24 'Maunganui', HMNZT 25 'Tahiti', and HMNZT 26 'Aparima'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Final rankLieutenant
Final unit1st Battalion, Auckland Infantry Regiment
Age at death from cemetery records28
Place of burialKarori Cemetery (B. 16 (S)), Wellington
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: Mr & Mrs Norman P. Jack, Auckland
Medals

Military Cross

'He went forward with four Stokes mortars with the leading wave of the attack and dealt with points of resistance and machine-gun nests with promptitude and effect, thus permitting the infantry advance to proceed with little delay. His fine example of courage and initiative as he led his men forward through heavy shell and machine-gun fire inspired all who were with him.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 2 December 1918

Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Auckland Infantry Batln/Fifth

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