Albert John LARK

Regimental number3/2755
OccupationStoreman
Next of kinWife, Mrs Ethel May Lark, 52b Nairn Street, Wellington
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 22nd Reinforcements, New Zealand Medical Corps
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 76 on 16 February 1917
Members of the New Zealand Medical Corps, 22nd Reinforcements, embarked on two ships, 'Mokoia' on 13 February 1917, and 'Navua' on 16 February 1917. Those listed on Nominal Roll No 54 embarked on board HMNZT 'Mokoia', 15 February 1917. For those listed on Nominal Roll No 55, it is not possible to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On 12th October 1917, during an attack on Passchendaele Ridge, Private Lark repeatedly brought in wounded under heavy shell and machine gun fire. He continued going while suffering from the effects of mustard gas.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 28 January 1918

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 55, p. 26

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