William Horace JAMES

Regimental number10/1861
AddressPark Road, Miramar, Wellington
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, E A James, Park Road, Miramar, Wellington
Rank on embarkationLance Corporal
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 4th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 17 April 1915
The 4th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion, left New Zealand on board three ships (HMNZT 21 'Willochra', HMNZT 22 'Knight Templar', and HMNZT 23 'Waitomo'). 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 during the period from 17th September to 11th November 1918. He acted as Company Sergeant-Major during this period when the battalion was engaged on several occasions in heavy fighting Particularly at Briastre on 11th and 12th October, when his company suffered severe casualties, and at Le Quesnoy on 4th November, he did fine reconnaissance work.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 11 March 1920

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Fourth