James Grant LANGRISH

Regimental number23/1431
AddressFreezing Works, Gisborne
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, G. Langrish, Clyde Street, Timaru
Rank on embarkationRifleman
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 1st Battalion, 2nd Reinforcements, E Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 13 November 1915
Members of E Company left New Zealand on board two ships, HMNZT 35 'Willochra' and HMNZT 36 'Tofua'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Final rankRifleman
Final unit1st Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade
Medals

Meritorious Service Medal

'For gallantry and devotion to duty, especially opposite Warneton. During the day of 4th August 1917 and the whole of the night 4th/5th August 1917 Rifleman Langrish, who is a Stretcher Bearer, tended wounded under shell fire which was at times intense. He made 3 trips to the regimental aid post with stretcher cases, a distance of 4 miles exposed to fire for the greatest part of the journey, and in most trying weather conditions which made the tracks almost impassable to even lightly equipped Infantry. His courage and determination were undoubtedly the means of saving a number of lives. During the Messines operations he personally organised carrying parties and displayed conspicuous gallantry as a Stretcher Bearer. He has always shown initiative and a high sense of duty.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 1 January 1918

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on 5th/6th October, 1918, near Crevecoeur. He did fine work in carrying and caring for wounded under intense artillery and machine gun fire. Notwithstanding that he was twice blown off his feet by bursting shells, he continued his work until completed.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 18 February 1919

Family/military connectionsBrother: 12208 Rifleman Gordon Granville LANGRISH, 2nd Bn, 3rd New Zealand Rifle Brigade, killed in action, 26 June 1917
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: E Company/2nd Rfts of 1st NZRB

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