John Lawrence KEOGH

Regimental number23/1088
AddressWellington
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinMother, Mrs J A Keogh, Milton
Rank on embarkationRifleman
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 1st Battalion, D Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Maunganui on 10 October 1915
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as stretcher bearer. Throughout the whole operations he carried out his work with tireless energy and with utter disregard for personal safety. He continually went into "No Man's Land" under heavy machine-gun fire and carried wounded men in. His devotion to duty was the means of saving many lives.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 4 March 1918

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: D Company/1st NZRB

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