Regimental number | 42513 |
Occupation | Chauffeur |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Susan Ann Jenner, 99 Lanena Hill Tonbridge Kent England |
Rank on embarkation | Private |
Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 24th Reinforcements (1st Draft), Otago Infantry Regiment, D Company |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 81 Devon on |
Medals |
Military Medal 'During the attack east of St Julien on the 4th October 1917, Private Morris carried despatches between No. 4 runner post at Toronto and No. 3 post under very heavy shell and machine gun fire thus keeping up communications when the telephone wires were out by the barrage. He showed great courage and frequently volunteered for very trying and dangerous work.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 59, p. 11 |
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