Charles Brison LEPPER

Regimental number10/868
OccupationFarmer
Next of kinFather, Harper B Lepper, Lepperton, Taranaki
Rank on embarkation2nd Lieutenant
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 37th Reinforcements, B Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT No 103 Maunganui on 9 May 1918
Final rank2nd Lieutenant
Final unit1st Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry in command of a company east of Le Quesnoy on the 4th November, 1918. He was mainly responsible for the forming up of his company under machine gun fire on the correct position, when preparing to pass through the leading battalion, then for keeping proper direction. He then directed the advance over a difficult country, directing mopping up operations and clearing of posts with extraordinary skill and ability.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 8 March 1919

Other detailsEx Main Body
SourcesNominal Rolls Vol. 4: Roll 82, p. 8