Regimental number | 12/767 |
Address | Piarere, Tirau |
Marital status | Single |
Next of kin | Sylvanus G Jeffs, Redcliffe Post Office, Queensland, Australia |
Rank on embarkation | Private |
Enlistment status | Volunteer |
Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Auckland Infantry Battalion |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
The Auckland Infantry Battalion in the Main Body left New Zealand on board two ships, HMNZT 8 ('Star of India') and HMNZT 12 ('Waimana'). It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty. During operations east of St Julien on 4/10/17 when his Officer was wounded early in the advance he assumed command of the guns and carried out all the tasks required of them to the great advantage of the Infantry. He was untiring and capable in all his work; made a valuable reconnaissance of the forward area, and showed an utter disregard for danger, setting a splendid example to his men throughout the action.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: Auckland Infantry Batln/Main Body |
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