Hubert Leigh KING

Regimental number33184
Place of birthAustralia
OccupationBank teller
Next of kinMother, Mrs Lilias Adelaide King, 27 Hull Street, Oamaru
Rank on embarkation2nd Lieutenant
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade Reinforcements, G Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 88 Athenic on 16 July 1917
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and resource during several days operations. He maintained communication between his battalion and brigade in spite of constant shell fire which cut the wires at critical times. He carried out his work with the greatest initiative and coolness.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 2 December 1918

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 68, p. 7

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