Thomas Richard LUFF

Regimental number10/2211
AddressPitt Street, Wadestown
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, Thomas Luff, Pitt Street, Wadestown, Wellington
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 5th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Maunganui on 13 June 1915
Final rankSergeant
Final unit1st Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in the field at Briastre on 12th October, 1918. This NCO commanded a bombing section in an attack on an enemy machine gun post that was holding up the advance. He, with one private, rushed the post, put most of the crew to flight, and captured the gun with two prisoners. His prompt and courageous action saved many lives and enabled the objective to be consolidated.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 14 May 1919

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Fifth

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