David Hastings LILICO

Regimental number9/304
AddressLochiel, Southland
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinJames Lilico, Lochiel, Southland
Rank on embarkationTrooper
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Otago Mounted Rifles Regiment
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 16 October 1914
Three squadrons of the Otago Mounted Rifles Regiment left New Zealand on board 'Hawke's Bay', and one squadron on board 'Verdala'. From the Nominal Roll it is not possible to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
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Mentioned in Despatches

'On June 17th, 1917, as Messines this man accompanied 2nd Lieutenant Bridgeman who went forward as Forward Observation Officer. He rendered valuable assistance and displayed a very high standard of courage throughout. This Gunner has always done excellent work, has been almost continuously at the gun position during the time the battery has been in action in France and has at all times set a fine example of cheerfulness to the remainder of the Battery Staff. He has seen all the fighting which the Division has been in since the Force left New Zealand.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 28 December 1917

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Otago Mounted Rifles/Main Body

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