John Richard Henry KUHTZ

Regimental number2/136
AddressUlster Street, Hamilton
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinG H Kuhtz, Ulster Street, Hamilton
Rank on embarkationGunner
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, New Zealand Field Artillery
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 16 October 1914
Medals

Military Medal

'On 4th June when being shelled one of the gun emplacements took fire. About 130 rounds including several high explosive were exploding and this man entered the ruined building, still under shell fire, and with assistance removed the whole of the ammunition, a total of 1,500 rounds. He also assisted in removing the gun from the burning emplacements. This man when serving on Gallipoli was hit in the jaw, throat and shoulder, but after having his wounds dressed returned to the gun. He asked permission not to go sick and remained in the firing line.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 21 September 1916

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Field Artillery/Main Body