William Norman ABBOTT

Regimental number3/382
AddressGeneral Hospital, Auckland
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinR H S Abbott, Rowan Street, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia
Rank on embarkationCaptain
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 2nd Reinforcements, Ambulance
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 14 December 1914
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He was untiring in his efforts in attending the wounded under heavy fire during an attack. He worked without rest for seventy-two hours, and set a magnificent example to all.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 6 April 1918

Other detailsMedals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British war Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Ambulance/Second

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