Andrew MARTIN

Regimental number7/90
AddressOtaio
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinAndrew Martin Snr, Otaio
Rank on embarkationTrooper
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Canterbury Mounted Rifles
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Lyttelton on 16 October 1914
The Canterbury Mounted Rifles Regiment, Main Body, embarked on board two ships, HMNZT 4 'Tahiti' and HMNZT 11 'Athenic'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Medals

Mentioned in Despatches

'For gallant and distinguished conduct in the field or for other valuable services. General A.J. Murray's despatch dated 28th June 1917. (Commander in Chief, Egyptian Expeditionary Force).'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 12 January 1918

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on two occasions. During an advance he showed great skill and daring in advance of his squadron, meeting two of the enemy and killing them single handed. Later his coolness and gallantry were particularly noticeable whilst directing his men in digging in under heavy hostile shell fire.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 22 October 1917

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Canterbury Mounted Rifles/Main Body

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