Regimental number | 45282 |
Occupation | Farmer |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs P Kearney, Dairy Farm, Ranfurly |
Rank on embarkation | Private |
Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 24th Reinforcements (2nd Draft), Canterbury Infantry Regiment, C Company |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 82 Pakeha on |
Embarked, 14 April 1917; disembarked, 18 April 1917; left New Zealand, 26 April 1917. | |
Medals |
Military Medal 'Operations: West of Bapaume - 25th August 1918.For gallant conduct and devotion to duty. This soldier perfomed his duty as Compsany stretcher bearer with tireless energy, and cheerful determination. He carried wounded continuously under heavy machine gun fire, and his example of devotion to duty was an inspiration to all.'
Source: 'London Gazette' Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 60, p. 5 |
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