William Henry JOWERS

Regimental number44483
OccupationFarm hand
Next of kinFather, Charles Henry Jowers, Kaitawa, Pahiatua
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 24th Reinforcements (1st Draft), Wellington Infantry Regiment, B Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 81 Devon on 5 April 1917
Final rankRifleman
Final unit2nd Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the operations around Bapaume and near Gouzeaucourt Wood from August 26th to September 13th 1918. Jowers is a Company Runner and during the operations has been continually carrying messages to front Platoons. Although suffering from the effects of gas he made as many as 12 runs in one day. His work has been of the highest standard, fearless of danger and wrapped in the duty he had to perform.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 13 March 1919

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 59, p. 8