Thomas LONERGAN

Regimental number6/2694
AddressHakataramea Station, Kurow
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinMiss B Lonergan, c/o Sergeant Lonergan, New Norfolk, Tasmania, Australia
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 6th Reinforcements, Canterbury Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 27 Willochra on 14 August 1915
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry under heavy shell fire. During the operations nears Ypres on October 12th 1917 he kept the machine guns supplied with ammunition at a critical part of the advance, passing through the heavy enemy barrage several times he located the machine-guns and personally kept up the ammunition supply throughout the day. He afterwards commanded a Sub Section when his section was depleted. He set a splendid example of gallantry to his comrades under heavy fire.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 28 January 1918

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Canterbury Infantry Batln/Sixth