Ira George LAND

Regimental number32023
OccupationFarmer
Next of kinFather, E.G. Land, Manawaru, Te Aroha
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 20th Reinforcements (2nd Draft), E Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT Opawa on 2 January 1917
Final rankPrivate
Final unit2nd Battalion, Auckland Infantry Regiment
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the advance on 1st September, at Bancourt he with Pte Coxhead did work of a very high order in dealing with enemy machine gun posts. He was also severely wounded when charging an enemy machine gun.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 24 January 1919

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 49, p. 8

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