Herbert James LANGWELL

Regimental number25/771
Place of birthAustralia
OccupationPacker
Next of kinMother, Mrs E.A. Langwell, 3 Huntly Avenue, Auckland
Rank on embarkationRifleman
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 3rd Battalion, A Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 5 February 1916
A Company, 3rd Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, left Wellington on board three ships (HMNZT 42 'Ulimaroa', HMNZT 43 'Mokoia', and HMNZT 44 'Navua'), It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the attack on Passchendaele Ridge on 12th October 1917. He displayed great initiative in seizing and holding a position of great tactical importance in advance of our main line. He set a splendid example to all ranks by his leadership.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 28 January 1918

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 24, p. 4