Gerald MATHIAS

Regimental number7/1317
AddressPO Box 191, Timaru
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinFather, Lewis Mathias, PO Box 191, Timaru
Rank on embarkation2nd Lieutenant
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 6th Reinforcements, Canterbury Mounted Rifles
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board Tofua on 14 August 1915
Medals

Mentioned in Despatches

'For gallant and distinguished conduct in the field or for other valuable services. General A.J. Murray's despatch dated 1st March 1917. (Commander in Chief, Egyptian Expeditionary Force).'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 6 July 1917

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He led his troop with great courage and determination and succeeded in capturing between forty and fifty of the enemy.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 3 March 1917

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Canterbury Mounted Rifles/Sixth