Edwin Charles Haddon JACOB

Regimental number8/1518
AddressNaseby, Otago
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, H Jacob, Naseby, Otago
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 3rd Reinforcements, Otago Infantry Battalion, D Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 14 February 1915
The Otago Infantry Battalion, 3rd Reinforcements, left New Zealand on board three ships (HMNZT 17 'Maunganui', HMNZT 18 'Tahiti' and HMNZT 19 'Aparima'). It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When all the officers of his company became casualties in an attack he took command at a critical moment and pushed forward. He captured an enemy strong-point in the face of very heavy fire and held his position all day. He set a splendid example of courage, leadership and determination.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 26 November 1918

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Otago Infantry Batln/Third