Richard Thomas LATIMER

Regimental number24/654
AddressSockburn
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, R.C. Latimer, Orari, South Canterbury
Rank on embarkationCorporal
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 2nd Battalion, C Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 31 Tahiti on 10 October 1916
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He personally accounted for the crew of an enemy machine gun, thereby enabling the advance to be continued. He set a splendid example to his men.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 16 August 1917

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: C Company/2nd NZRB

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