John Davis MARKS

Regimental number3/3663
OccupationMedical practitioner
Next of kinFather, R N Marks, 41 Hope Street, Dunedin
Rank on embarkationCaptain
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 28th Reinforcements (First Draft), New Zealand Medical Corps
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 89 Waitemata on 14 July 1917
Final rankCaptain
Final unitNew Zealand Medical Corps (attached 2nd Battalion, Canterbury Infantry Regiment)
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty near Ruyaulcourt on 4th/5th September, 1918. While his regimental aid post was twice heavily shelled and several casualties occurred he continued at duty, binding men up and shifting them to shelter in spite of the heavy bombardment. Again on 7th September, when the regimental aid post had been established on the edge of Havrincourt Wood, near Quotient Avenue, the enemy bombarded the place heavily. Under this fire, which had inflicted a number of casualties, he continued with his work. On both occasions his devotion to duty was admirable.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 1 February 1919

SourcesNominal Roll Vol. 3: Roll 69, p. 19

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