James Meffen BARTON

Regimental number6/2065
AddressCarew, Ashburton
Marital statusMarried
Next of kinWife, Mrs E Barton, 45 Bretts Road, St Albans, Christchurch
Rank on embarkationLance Corporal
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 5th Reinforcements, Canterbury Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Maunganui on 13 June 1915
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his platoon to the attack with the greatest dash and efficiency, capturing the objective and rapidly consolidating the position. On his company commander being wounded he took command, and showed the same fine qualities of leadership.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 16 August 1917

Other detailsMedals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medakl
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Canterbury Infantry Batln/Fifth

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