Harding Waipuke LEAF

Regimental number16/336
AddressWhirinaki, Hokianga
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinHenry Leaf, Whirinaki via Rawene
Rank on embarkationSergeant
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 1st Maori Contingent, A Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 20 Warrimoo on 14 February 1915
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of a wiring party. He was taking his party up to the outpost line with wiring materials under the most adverse circumstances, as it was very dark and raining heavily. When just outside the front line they came under a heavy barrage, but by his fine personal example he kept his men together and led them through the barrage to their work, which they completed satisfactorily.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 26 September 1917

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: A Company/First Maori

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