Eric Leslie Desmond LEES

Regimental number6/1228
Address102 Taranaki Street, Wellington
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinA H Lees, Martinborough
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Canterbury Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 16 October 1914
The Canterbury Infantry Battalion, Main Body, left New Zealand on board two ships, 'Tahiti' and 'Athenic'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Medals

Medaille d'Honneur avec glaives, (en Bronze)

'For distinguished services rendered during the course of the campaign.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 1 June 1920

Meritorious Service Medal

'In recognition of valuable services rendered with the Armies in France and Flanders.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 3 June 1919

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Canterbury Infantry Batln/Main Body