Cecil Harold MARKS

Regimental number12/2558
AddressStanley Bay, Devonport
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, John Marks, Stanley Bay, Devonport, Auckland
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameAuckland Infantry Battalion, Samoan Advance Party
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 15 August 1914
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Mentioned in Despatches

'During operations on the Somme. He took his gun forward on September 25th 1916 with the first wave of the Infantry advance, brought it into action effectively on several occasions during the advance and subsequently assisted in the consolidation of the captured position. He took charge of and carried out the whole operation without his officer, who was killed at the commencement.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 1 June 1917

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Auckland Infantry Batln/Samoan Adv & Fifth

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