Charles Brison LEPPER

Regimental number10/868
Date of birth2 March 1893
Place of birthNew Plymouth
AddressLepperton, Taranaki
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinHarper B Lepper, Lepperton, Taranaki
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Wellington Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 10 Arawa on 16 October 1914
Final rankLieutenant
Final unit1st Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment
FateCommenced return to New Zealand
Medals

Military Medal

'During the Chunuk Bair engagement on Gallipoli Sgt Lepper showed great courage and coolness under fire which was exceptionally heavy. During the same fight he carried water over a fire swept area to the fighting line and also showed exceptional bravery in bandaging several wounded men.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 11 October 1916

Discharge date13 May 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: Military Cross, Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body

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