Andrew KINDBERG

Regimental number22998
OccupationFarm hand
Next of kinMother, Mrs M Kindberg, Victoria Road, New Plymouth
Rank on embarkationRifleman
Unit nameNew Zealand Rifle Brigade, 4th Reinforcements to 3rd Battalion, G Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 27 May 1916
Medals

Military Medal

'For great bravery and marked devotion to duty during the attack near Beaumont Hamel at 2pm on 30th March 1918. He worked unceasingly as a stretcher bearer bandaging wounded and afterwards carrying them to the rear. At times he was subjected to extremely heavy machine-gun and shell fire but he never ceased in his work. His bravery and heroic conduct was an inspiring example to his comrades.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 12 June 1918

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 33, p. 33