George James LEE

Regimental number40020
OccupationHorse trainer
Next of kinMother, Mrs E Lee, 32 Harrison Street, Wanganui
Rank on embarkationLance Corporal
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 22nd Reinforcements, F Company (Unattached)
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 77 Mokoia on 13 February 1917
Final rankPrivate
Final unit2nd Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and initiative. On the 29th September 1918, near La Vacquerie while acting as No.1 of a Lewis gun Team, Private Lee displayed great gallantry and initiative in pushing forward his gun and completely outflanking the gunners of an enemy battery who were firing over open sights at the troops advancing. His gallantry and bold initiative saved many casualties. Later on the same day he did great execution by the bold and effective use of his gun.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 14 May 1919

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 55, p. 18

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