Alexander Douglas JACK

Regimental number28589
Place of birthWhangarei
OccupationAccountant
Next of kinWife, Mrs W Jack, Whangarei
Rank on embarkation2nd Lieutenant
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 25th Reinforcements, Auckland Infantry Regiment, A Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT Tofua on 26 April 1917
Final rankLieutenant
Final unitAuckland Infantry Regiment
Fate15 November 1918
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
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 62, p. 3