Ernest LYMER

Regimental number10/3638
OccupationPorter
Next of kinJohn Lymer, 14 Green Lane, Seaforth, Liverpool, England
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 9th Reinforcements, Wellington Infantry Battalion, B Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board SS Maunganui on 8 January 1916
Medals

Military Medal

'Action: Flers 15th, 16th, 17th September. This man is one of the regimental stretcher bearers of the 2nd Wellington Batt., and during these operations he has shown great bravery and devotion to duty. He repeatedly went to the assistance of and removed to the aid post wounded men whilst under heavy shell fire, regardless of his own safety.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 9 December 1916

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 21, p. 21