Robert Thomson MALLOCH

Regimental number46599
OccupationSalesman
Next of kinFather, A Malloch, 77 Holly Road, St Albans, Christchurch
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 25th Reinforcements, Canterbury Infantry Regiment, C Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT Turakina on 26 April 1917
Final rankPrivate
Final unit2nd Battalion, Canterbury Infantry Regiment
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the action near Bapaume on the 24th August 1918, after most of his Lewis gun section had become casualties, Private Malloch took command of the gun and inflicted heavy losses on the enemy who were attempting to work round the flank. He carried on after being wounded, setting an inspiring example to his men.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 24 January 1919

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 62, p. 12

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