Reginald James KILROY

Regimental number29690
OccupationWarehouseman
Next of kinMother, Mrs M E Kilroy, 5 Neidpath Road, Mornington, Dunedin
Rank on embarkationSergeant
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 20th Reinforcements (2nd Draft), Otago Infantry Regiment, D Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT Athenic on 30 December 1916
Medals

Military Medal

'During the attack on the morning of the 4th October, 1917, this NCO set a fine example of courage and leadership. He took command of his Platoon when his Officer had been severely wounded. Under most heavy shell fire he consolidated the position. Later in the morning this NCO was severely wounded. He has at all times done excellent work.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 17 December 1917

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 49, p. 3