Basil KINGDON

Regimental number24/1915
OccupationFarmer
Next of kinMother, Mrs Annie E Kingdon, Feilding
Rank on embarkationSergeant
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 4th Reinforcements to 1st and 2nd Battalions, F Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Willochra on 4 March 1916
Harbour records indicate that the actual date of sailing was 5 March 1916.
Medals

Meritorious Service Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This NCO has displayed great gallantry and has done particularly good work in the Sector from November 1917 to February 1918, when the conditions were particularly bad. Often at great personal risk he has been untiring in his efforts to improve the comfort and safety of his men. His cheerful disposition under trying circumstances has been an example and encouragement to all.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 17 June 1918

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 26, p. 30