Frederick Harold MASTERS

Regimental number4/469
Date of birth20 December 1893
Place of birthBrummerton
ReligionMethodist
OccupationChemist
Address163 Grafton Road, Auckland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Height5' 11.25"
Weight196 lbs
Next of kinMr J Masters, Stratford
Enlistment date10 August 1914
Place of enlistmentAuckland
Rank on embarkationSapper
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, New Zealand Field Engineers
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Maunganui on 16 October 1914
Final rankSergeant
Final unitDivisional Signal Company, New Zealand Engineers
FateCommenced return to New Zealand 1 November 1917
Medals

Mentioned in Despatches

'For distinguished and gallant services rendered during the period of General Sir C. Munro's command of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 13 July 1916

Military Medal

'Messines Offensive 7/9th June 1917. During operations of 7/8th June, this NCO worked day and night under fire endeavouring to maintain communication from the Brigade Forward Station to the Battalions and Brigade Headquarters. He showed an utter disregard for his own personal safety and is worthy of special recognition.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 16 August 1917

Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Military Medal, 1914/15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal.
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Field Engineers/Main Body