Herbert Dunceford LYLIAN

Regimental number43786
OccupationFarmer
Next of kinWife, Mrs Jean Lylian, Te Parae, Tolaga Bay
Rank on embarkationTrooper
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Mounted Rifles Brigade, 28th Reinforcements
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Westralia on 7 June 1917
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Westralia on 31 May 1917
Medals

Military Medal

'For bravery in the attack on Amman. Trooper Lylian accounted for many Cicassians when defending a wounded comrade.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 2/08/1918

Croix de Guerre (France)

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on 1st April 1918. He gave covering fire while his comrade dressed and carried a wounded man to a place of safety, inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 17 August 1918

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 64, p. 9